A day in Taipei, Taiwan's dynamic capital, a place of contrasts: from the heights of the atypical Taipei 101 to the bustling streets of Ximending, between modernity and Taiwanese tradition.
Four days is the minimum time to visit Seoul to discover its temples, trendy neighborhoods, and historic districts. Here's an itinerary to get to the heart of the matter.
Phitsanulok is a city in northern Thailand with a rich past, linked to the ancient capital which is 60 km further east, Sukhothai. Here are some ideas for visits if you decide to stop by.
Wat Tham Suea is a temple just south of the city, it dominates the area offering stunning views of the surrounding rice fields.
A complete guide to visiting the main palace to see in Seoul, Gyeongbokgung. Know the different buildings making up the complex, schedules, prices
Ancient temples, free-roaming deer and large parks: Nara can be easily explored in a day from Kyoto, for a peaceful cultural break.
Short article to talk about visits to Nara, outside of the historical sites: the old town, how to get there from Kyoto, where to sleep etc.
Chanthaburi attracts its share of Thai tourists, but most foreigners ignore it – and that’s a shame. The cultural mix of the provincial capital is very eclectic, sometimes Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Chong (Mon/Khmer), Shan, and even
Phrae, pronounced "prê", is a small town and province in northern Thailand. An ideal stopover on the road to Chiang Rai, it is a little-known town and rarely visited by foreign tourists. However, and as is often the case, when you are interested in seeing beyond the classic visits, Phrae has some assets and
Ipoh is an ancient town that emerged from the tin mines that once dotted the Kinta Valley. Tin is no longer a major source of activity today, but mines are still being exploited, scraping away at the karst cliffs.
Ranong is a city and province in southern Thailand, on the Andaman Sea side and facing Myanmar. Rather isolated, Ranong remains relatively little visited by foreign travelers.
Less well-known than its neighbors, the city and province of Trang offers a more authentic glimpse of southern Thailand. A quick exploration.
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.
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.
From its colonial alleyways to its casinos, Macau is full of surprises. Here's my itinerary for discovering the highlights of its historic center in a day and a half.
When people think of visiting Macau, they usually think of casinos and luxury. If you've actually visited a casino (without playing) and experienced some luxury (for once)
An account of the "battle" that was waged by the Mahakan Fort community, hidden behind the ancient fortifications of old Bangkok, to preserve two-hundred-year-old houses.
Located in the north of Laos, at the confluence of the Mekong and the Nam Khan rivers, Luang Prabang (which can also be seen as Louang Prabang), remains the most popular tourist destination in the country, even surpassing the current capital
Thonburi, a name that may sound familiar to you but you may not be able to place it? It's not really surprising. It's a district on the right bank of Bangkok and the latter is rarely visited, if you
Lampang is an ancient city in northern Thailand, part of the ancient Lanna kingdom and capital of the province of the same name.