We couldn't leave Japan without spending a night in a ryokan, these typical guesthouses with hot baths. Taking advantage of a walk outside Kyoto, it was in the mountains of Miyama that we tried the experience.
Determined to get out of Kyoto itself, we set off on a little road trip, heading north of Kyoto Prefecture to Amanohashidate. Due to the proximity and the interest of the place, we pushed our excursion that day.
An essential symbol of Chiang Rai, Wat Rong Khun, better known as the White Temple, fascinates as much for its aesthetics as for its symbolism. But what is the story behind this unique work?
A quick overview of visa options for a tourist stay in Thailand. How long, how much, how to go about it, it's all there!
Less well-known than its neighbors, the city and province of Trang offers a more authentic glimpse of southern Thailand. A quick exploration.
Damnoen Saduak is considered THE floating market of Bagnkok. A reputation notably due to the fact that it is the only one open during the week and yet not the only one.
Phuket Town, the main town on the island of the same name, is often overlooked in favor of beaches and other more well-known attractions. Yet, with its colorful facades and interesting history, Phuket Town is definitely worth a visit, and I'll show you why.
In Chiang Rai, experience a gentle ride with elephants in a respectful sanctuary. A peaceful and authentic encounter in the heart of the jungle.
Wat Chalermprakiat has the particularity of being perched on a hill overlooking the valley north of the city of Lampang, less than 2 hours from Chiang Mai.
Si Satchanalai is a secondary but interesting historical park, located only 60 km north of the better known Sukhothai Park.
Want to treat yourself? Why not consider a little luxury stay in Phuket? In any case, that's the little treat we were treated to, notably by spending 3 nights at the Banyan Tree Phuket.
Doi Ang Khang is a mountain in northern Thailand, culminating at 1 m, which, with an average annual temperature of 928 °C, forms a place known as "eternal spring". On site, you can visit several ethnic villages as well
Here I give you a selection of the best neighborhoods and some ideas for restaurants, bars, rooftops where you can spend a pleasant evening in Bangkok!
Tha Kha floating market, located 100 km from Bangkok, is probably one of the last floating markets in Thailand that can be described as "authentic".
Kyoto is one of the mythical cities of Japan, and spending 3-4 days there can be largely insufficient. But that's the time we had and here are, in my opinion, the must-see places not to be missed.
The shrine with thousands of torii, Fushimi Inari-Taisha is a must-see if you are passing through Kyoto.
Arashiyama, west of Kyoto, is home to the famous bamboo grove: a peaceful walk between nature, temples and a relaxing riverside atmosphere.
Higashiyama is an old, traditional neighborhood in Kyoto. These old-world alleyways are like a trip back in time, with Japanese people walking around in traditional dress (admittedly, for the photo) and its highlight, the Kiyomizu-dera temple.
A quick summary of our 9 days in Japan, a short stay where we mainly focused on Kansai and more particularly Kyoto and Osaka, our starting and finishing points.
A quick summary of the steps to take in order to be able to drive in Japan.