Seoul represents the futuristic race South Korea has run over the past years. The city was mostly flattened after the Korean War, the pace at which this city has been undergoing development since then is similar to those of Chinese cities. The few historical buildings that survived the war are Read more…
A Hakone day or weekend trip is ideal to escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. Hakone is a small town but it has lots to offer to its visitors. Besides the famous hot springs and the gorgeous views of Mount Fuji, there are plenty of other activities to keep Read more…
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, counts 39 million inhabitants. That makes it the world’s most populous metropolis. Exploring Tokyo you will find yourself wandering from wide boulevards lined by skyscrapers and screaming billboards to narrow and cozy pedestrian streets. Tokyo has so many faces and its many districts are so surprisingly different Read more…
What to do in Hiroshima? When you think of Hiroshima the first thing that comes to mind is the atomic bombing. The bomb was dropped on August 6, 1945, and this event has changed the city once and for all. Logically, a large part of the tourist sights in the Read more…
Are you planning 3 weeks in South Africa, but could you use a bit of inspiration? Discover this beautiful country with this South Africa 3 week self-drive itinerary. It is a relatively classic road trip that will bring you past all the great landmarks. Ideal if this is your first Read more…
Borneo is the world’s third largest island and is shared by three countries. Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. We traveled 2 weeks through Malaysia and The Malaysian part of Borneo. We discovered beautiful nature, a mix of religions and cultures and very friendly people. In this Borneo travel blog post, we share Read more…
Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and a popular tourist destination. Most first-time visitors to India make a stop in this city as part of their Golden triangle route. This makes it one of the most visited cities in North India. We visited Jaipur during our 3-weeks in Rajasthan. In Read more…
We traveled a month through India last year in October. We spend the initial part of our vacation in the Northern States of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh before we took a flight to Cochin. The contrast between the Southern State of Kerala and Rajasthan or Uttar Pradesh is huge. While Read more…
Japan is a fascinating destination that has much to offer. When you have just 2 weeks in Japan you will have to make choices. We spent 3 weeks in Japan and even then we had to skip certain destinations. We recommend spending 3 weeks in Japan if you can but Read more…
South Korea is a popular destination with Asian tourists but is still less explored by travelers from the rest of the world. The country has a rich history and offers its visitors everything from the ultra-modern capital city of Seoul to villages like Andong where it seems that time has Read more…
