There is nothing like Beijing
City of Contrasts As much as I like to day dream about my future destinations I wasn’t prepared for Beijing. Unlike Shanghai, which feels very international, Beijing seems to me more Chinese. The city … Read More
Pingyao Ancient City – What to See and Do
From Yunnan we took a plane to Taoyuan, and then a half an hour fast train to the outstanding “Pingyao Ancient City”. The train station is in the new part of town, which is not … Read More
Xi’an – City Walls and Terracotta Warriors
Our gateway to China So finally, the much anticipated moment arrived: there we were in Xi’an’s airport after a long flight. E gets easily out of the migration booth and I get stuck there … Read More
Visiting Brussels – An Essential Travel Guide for the Belgian Capital
If you are traveling around Western Europe you must consider visiting Brussels, the Belgian capital. Located halfway between Amsterdam and Paris, in the valley of the Senne river, Brussels is somehow under the shadow … Read More
Kiev Travel Guide
Three things distinguish Ukraine’s capital Kiev, from other major European cities: its superb location on the Mighty Dnieper River, its large scale communist heritage from soviet times and the outstanding churches and monasteries with … Read More
Yerevan Travel Guide
One of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world, Yerevan is a place that promises so much, yet fails to deliver. Twenty-eight centuries of history are hardly visible; it seems that constant shifts … Read More
Hong Kong Travel Guide
The most visited city in the world, Hong Kong is a wonderful blend of gorgeous hills, endless sea and ultramodern towers. A British colony for more than 150 years, Hong Kong hasn’t preserved much … Read More
Macau Travel Guide
Across the bay from Hong Kong lies its lesser known neighbour, Macau. A former Portuguese colony, it was given back to China in 1999 and turned into a special administrative region. Since then everything … Read More
Taipei Travel Guide
Taipei is not a place that conquers you immediately. It’s not like walking the streets of most European cities where architecture blinds you with all its glamour and everything is tidy and in perfect … Read More
Prague Travel Guide
If you are planning a trip around Europe and are short of time, the most logical itinerary should include its majestic historical towns. No matter how little time you’ve got, you must visit Prague, … Read More