Category: Asia
Things to do in Boracay (Philippines)
With its pristine beaches, clear turquoise water and bustling nightlife, Boracay is the Philippines’ undisputed leading tourist hotspot. Boracay is a relatively small island (~10km²), and is nested in the middle of the Philippines’ archipelago, an hour’s flight from Manila. As a testament to its natural beauty and entertaining night scene, Boracay has a long…
How can foreigners get a driving license in China
China is an extremely scenic country with fascinating cultures that stretch back centuries. Naturally, foreign visitors (like ourselves) often look for ways to do self-drive tours of this vast country. However, for those making such plans, the first and greatest obstacle is often how to get a Chinese driving license. In this blog, we’ll be…
How to get to Boracay (Philippines)
Boracay is a small island (10km²) within the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It is a stone throw (~2km) off the northwestern tip of the much larger Panay Island. With its stunning beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters and bustling nightlife, Boracay is one of the biggest tourist draws in the Philippines. However, for visitors…
Kenting National Park Travel Blog (Pingtung, Taiwan)
Situated on the southern-most tip of Taiwan lies Kenting National Park (墾丁國家公園), the favorite summer playground of the island nation. Famous for its scenic beaches and dramatic coastline, the park has long been a premier travel destination for both locals and foreigners alike. Having visited Kenting National Park in November 2016, let us share with…
Taroko Gorge Blog (Hualien, Taiwan)
Taroko Gorge (太魯閣) is regularly featured as one of the top tourist destination in Taiwan. With its dramatic narrow canyons and steep-sided marble walls, it is easy to understand why the breathtaking Taroko Gorge is usually near the top of any foreign visitors’ must-do list. Hence, we wrote this Taroko Gorge Blog to provide potential…
Pingxi and Jiufen Travel Guide, Taiwan
In this “Pingxi and Jiufen Travel Guide”, we’ll list down the top places to visit in both districts. Plus, we’ll share the valuable travel tips that we’ve gathered during our trip there. We’re sure that you’ll find the info in this travel guide useful for planning your coming Pingxi and Jiufen trip! Top tourist…
Hanoi and Ha Long Bay Itinerary: 6 Days
In this travel blog, we’ll provide you with the perfect Hanoi and Ha Long Bay Itinerary – 6 Days. We’ll also provide links to our detailed write-up on the places to see in Hanoi, how to plan your Ha Long Bay trip and why an accompanying trip to Cat Ba Island is highly recommended. How…
Cat Ba Island and Ha Long Bay Travel Guide
Vietnam is an incredibly charming country with picturesque landscapes. Within this fascinating South East Asian country, Ha Long Bay is undoubtedly the crown jewel of its natural wonders. Such is Ha Long Bay’s beauty and prominence that most visitors to northern Vietnam (Hanoi in particular) would not consider their trip complete without a visit to…
Places to see in Hanoi, Vietnam
In this blog, we’ll help you to understand more about the Vietnamese capital and what are the places to see in Hanoi for your next visit! The charming city of Hanoi From as early as the 11th century, Hanoi has been the political center stage of Vietnam. The city, located on the western bank…
YingXiuZhen (映秀镇) and ShuiMoZhen Ancient Town (水磨古镇)(Sichuan, China)
12 May 2008, 02:28:01 PM. Wenchuan County (汶川), Sichuan Province (四川), China. A date and time that will be forever etched into the memories of many, especially its survivors. This is the moment when the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake struck. The earthquake can be felt as far as Beijing and Shanghai (both >1,500km away). It will…
Scuba Diving in Bali
One of Indonesia’s 17,000 islands and unquestionably its most popular, Bali has been drawing in throngs of tourist for years. Bali’s exotic mix of spectacular beaches/dive sites, scenic volcanic mountains/rice terraces, alluring temples and friendly populace ensures that it is highly rated in any traveller’s wish list. If you’re planning a scuba diving trip in…
Central Vietnam Itinerary (Best of Central Vietnam in 4-Days)
For those planning on a visit, we’ve designed a Central Vietnam itinerary (4-days) that will enable you to explore the best that this region has to offer. How do we know this is the perfect itinerary? Simply because this is the actual schedule of our Apr-2016 Central Vietnam trip! Trust us. We wouldn’t have written…
