When I first considered Cambodia as a destination about 3 years ago, I imagined that all places except Angkor Wat would be barely visited by tourists. I pictured pristine nature and empty beaches, smiley locals and lots of wildlife… Here’s what I actually found: Beaches I stayed at the very end of Otres Beach, near Sihanoukville, …
Any old India hand would tell you that the best time to travel to India is during the winter season, from October to January, when even the infamously hot and humid Indian weather is surprisingly cool and pleasant, the locals are friendly and welcoming and you may have a pleasant trip without the stress or …
Are you considering a trip to China, perhaps solo, and concerned about safety? You shouldn’t be too nervous, but there are areas to look out for. Read on for some tips on staying safe when you’re travelling to China. Big cities In big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Chongqing, Chengdu… the locals are used to …
China’s Yangshuo is a mesmerizing place to be, albeit a little small and way too popular with tourists. The beautiful hills that surround the city resemble landscapes of the Avatar movie. There’s a lot to see around Yangshuo, let’s have a look at the list of six best attractions! If you’re primarily interested in the …
China’s Sichuan (Szechuan) province is a great place to travel. Some go for the delicious some spicy food, some for the pandas, some for the landscapes; the list is endless. However, as spicy food is so common over there, what should those who hate spicy stuff do? We’ve got you covered, read on! Really spicy …
Taxi drivers are tricky. You never know who you’ll bump into, because in most cases you’ll need to get a cab from the street, rather than calling a number. While living in China and travelling in Asia, I developed a technique that gave me around 70% success rate when driving a cab, even in the …
What? What kind of headline is that? Are you insane? Who on Earth would not like Bali? Contrary to the common belief, Bali is not only a paradise with pristine beaches and turquoise water. Be prepared to come across many street dogs, dirty streets, slight chaos on the road and cheeky locals. Bali, and Kuta …
Are you about to visit Hong Kong? Are you interested in how the locals live as well, or do you prefer just the glittering signs and touristy attractions? If the latter is your case, stop reading right now. For the adventurers among you who like to get to know a place better than on the …