Experience the night-life in Kabukichō, Tokyo.
Kabukichō is one of the liveliest – albeit slightly dodgy- night-life spots in Tokyo. It is located in the Shinjuku ward of Tokyo and well known as a red-light district.
Bathe in Holy Waters in Bali
It is said that the springs that feed Oura Tirta Empul – The Holy Water Temple – in Bali were created by the god Indra. It is also believed that these waters have healing properties, and people from all over visit this…
Da Lat, Vietnam: French-colonial Villas, and Romance.
To the local hill tribes, Da Lat means 'river of the Lat tribe'. The capital of Lam Dong Province in Vietnam is also known by other names. Some call it the Honeymoon Capita, the City of Eternal Spring, or the City in the Fog. Locals refer to Dalat as 'Little Paris' while the area is often referred to as Vietnam's vegetable garden with the area producing broccoli, asparagus, artichokes, and a wide variety of European flowers.
Taking a Train from Kandy to Ella in Sri Lanka
The cliché goes: "it's about the journey, not the destination'. This is true for the train trip between Kandy and Ella in Sri Lanka (or the other way around).
A trip on the Trans-Siberian Express
The Trans-Siberian Express is the longest uninterrupted railway route in the world. Running from Moscow to Vladivostok (and vice versa), it crosses through 6 time zones, 90 cities and 2 continents all in the span of 6-7 days. A little bit of…
‘Don’t buy the dried seahorses’- a guide to sustainable souvenir shopping
We travel because we want to explore new places and cultures. We want to expand our horizons and make lasting memories. While the memories can never be taken from us, it is nice to sometimes have something to remember our trip by.…
Begpacking- what is it and why does the world get so angry about it?
Traveling has become more accessible in recent years. Airlines and hospitality service providers compete ferociously to provide the best experience at the lowest price. And yet traveling is still a privileged luxury for the few who can afford it… or is it?…
45 Must try meals on your next trip to Asia.
One of the best ways to experience a country, its people and culture is through its food. Asia offers a variety of exciting, mind altering dishes to try and often the best meals are found in little hole-in-the-wall places with plastic chairs…
Qadisha valley, Lebanon. An Ancient Cedar forest and Christian monasteries.
At the heart of the Lebanese mountains lays the Qadisha valley. It is one of the largest Christian settlements, filled with churches and monasteries carved out of the cliffs in the 4th century. It is here where the Maronites, the largest Christian…
The Healing waters of Hot Springs in Alaska.
There are over 100 natural Hot Springs in Alaska. Throughout history Native people have been visiting Hot Springs and sweat houses for both cleansing and social interactions. These spaces were also used to cleanse before, during and after ceremonies. Hot Springs are…