3 places to try Vegan Food in Chiang Rai and where not to go! Chiang Rai is a city in the far north of Thailand. Whilst there may not be as many vegan places as the larger similarly named city of Chiang Mai there are still plenty of options for vegan travellers. Here are 3 […]
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Is this Northern Thailand’s most incredible Waterfall?
Thailand is well known for its natural beauty in terms of beaches, mountains and gorgeous waterfalls. Yet many of these popular pretty spots can be overflowing with tourists. These crowds can ruin your experience but of course, many of these honeypots are popular for a reason. Yet there are still some incredible hidden gems in […]
An underrated Weekend Trip to Wuxi from Shanghai
Ever heard of the city of Wuxi? Neither had I until I needed to escape the busy metropolis of Shanghai. I love Shanghai but after a frustrating week at work, I had an overwhelming urge to escape. I did not want to go too far nor anywhere too touristy such as Hangzhou or Suzhou. With […]
10 unmissable Hikes in China
China is a gigantic country. The Middle Kingdom offers a treasure trove of hikes across the country from its colossal Himalayas in the South, holy mountains in its heartland, low lying mountains in the East and of course the Great Wall of China snaking on peaks protecting the North. There are many stunning treks in […]
Quirky and Unusual Things to do in Shanghai
Forget the bund, Yu Gardens and Nanjing Road. You want to see what else Shanghai has to offer. What unusual, quirky and interesting things are waiting to be discovered in this Chinese metropolis? Do you want to find places of the beaten path that not every tourist knows about? Carry on reading as I reveal […]
One day in the Yellow Mountains
“To enjoy the magnificence of a mountain, you have to look upwards in most cases. To enjoy Mount Huangshan, however, you’ve got to look downward.” Quote by an ancient Chinese writer. Awful queues and magnificent views is how I would describe my visit to the Yellow Mountains. In my final month of living in Shanghai, […]
One Day on Tianmen Mountain
Terrifying skywalks, misty mountains and a gigantic cave awaited me. I was on a cable car, heading up a mountain I knew very little about. My decision to visit Tianmen mountain was a very spontaneous one! After a very early start, a shaky plane ride, feeling slightly ill, I was torn between heading straight to […]
The Little Stone Men of Kyoto
Otagi Nenbutsu Ji – A little stone man stands nestled in a forest. He is no taller than your knee. The little man has a green hat. His green hat is made of moss and grass. The stone man is happy and smiling. He is happy because he is surrounded by his many friends. There […]
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Is Tourism to North Korea Ethical?
Guest post time! 2018 was the official end of the Korean War. Whilst the historic meeting of the two Korean leaders in 2018 is a huge step towards reunification, it is clear there is still a long way to go on the path to denuclearisation. In the meantime, Lauren from Lauren’s Travel Diary asks the […]
Visiting North Korea
The day we went to North Korea A country we have all heard of, yet barely know anything about. The secretive state of North Korea has one of the most military guarded borders in the world. On our trip to South Korea, Alex and I walked over the border and into North Korea. We were […]