Kyoto: the Best Neighborhoods to Stay to Avoid the Crowds
Kyoto was a bit of a disappointment. I didn’t expect much from Osaka, and it turned out to be cool. But I thought Kyoto would Wow me. After all, it was a royal capital … Read More
Vigan and the Historical Churches of Ilocos, Philippines
The beautiful heritage town of Vigan is the place to be in the Philippines if you are into historical architecture. Together with two churches in Ilocos, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The … Read More
5 Cities in Southeast Asia with Historic Architecture
Southeast Asia is known around the world for its gorgeous beaches, stunning scenery, charming temples, delicious food and superior hospitality. However, for architecture lovers, there is an extra reason to love the region: impressive … Read More
Is Athens Worth Visiting? – More Than You Think!
My first ever holiday abroad was in 1998 when I visited Greece on a school excursion. I remember I thought Metropolitan Athens was pretty gray, with few landmarks and too many monotone buildings from … Read More
Kanto Region: Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen
There is a saying in Japan that goes something along the lines of Never say you are satisfied until you’ve seen Nikko. Indeed! Nikko in the Kanto Region boasts some of the most magnificent … Read More
Hunan: from Fenghuang to Zhangjiajie and Tianmen
We had to take our bus from Guilin to Hunan by mid morning. Our hotel had requested a taxi with one of those ubiquitous Chinese apps, but there we were and there was no … Read More