Damn, it’s been a while! I almost forgot how it felt! In Mandalay, a lot of people greeted me in the street and smiled at me! I’m a star, like in Uzbekistan! I was thinking about the things to do in Mandalay but as soon as I arrived, I noticed many locals were staring at […]
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The atmosphere is relaxed here. I would even say the vibe is cool here. I feel like I’m gonna like it. We are very far from the tensed atmosphere of Dhaka in Bangladesh. Now I’m in Yangon, the capital of Myanmar. Or I’d rather say… the former capital of Myanmar. Since 2005, it’s Naypyidaw. But honestly, […]
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No gibberish, I’ll go straight to the point. I didn’t like at all my stay in Bangladesh, precisely in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. I had planned to stay more or less two weeks in the country : arrive in Dhaka, visit the tea plantations in Srimangal, hang around the Kaptai lake, see Chittagong, and […]
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I didn’t have any particular expectations regarding Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Because all the travelers I met on the road beforehand, who had been there before I did, told me not so good things “Kathmandu is in chaos! Cars everywhere, it’s filthy, very noisy and there’s nothing to do there! You don’t need to […]
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I decided to start off my trip in Sri Lanka by the south of the country, before heading to Ella and Kandy, in the center of the country. As days were passing by, I noticed almost all travelers were doing it the other way around : they prefer to save the beaches in the south for […]
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My visit to the south of Sri Lanka didn’t start out well. I’m starting to get used to the dumb customs officers… People told me before getting there “The locals in Sri Lanka have such a prejudice against black people. They think they’re all drug dealers, or doing suspicious business. In the street, people will […]
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You’ve probably heard about, or even seen from your own eyes that famous Indian headshake. We don’t really see it in the north of India (although it’s present there). But the more you head to the south of the country, the more the headshake gets visible. When I finally arrived in the south of India, […]
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Vagator Beach… Excellent choice to relax! I gathered a lot of information about India before getting there, the places to see, etc… And there was one place I kept reading about, apparently a must see when you go to India : the state of Goa, on the west coast of India. And what’s so special […]
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Tokyo is an amazing city with so many things to do. It’s an incredible experience and it really feels like being on another planet! But let’s face it, it’s really hard to figure out where to stay in Tokyo. Even though it’s well connected thanks to reliable public transport, it’s a huge city! Pus each […]
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If you’re going to visit South Korea, your first stop will probably be Seoul. It’s a big city with various neighborhoods, each one with its one distinct vibe. You can visit old temples, party all night, visit museums, tea houses, and enjoy the delicious street food. But finding where to stay can be overwhelming. Where […]
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People visiting Singapore sometimes forget they’re actually visiting an Asian country. It’s a futuristic place, from the skyscrapers to the malls and the clean streets. But if you dig a little deeper, you’ll discover its Asian culture: ancient temples, markets, casinos, and its multicultural neighborhoods. Where to stay in Singapore? This guide will tell you […]
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I already talked about it in my article about my visit to Singapore. This city-state, located in Southeast Asia, is very different from its neighboring countries. Either the culture, the standard of living, or even the odd rules you have to follow there. Therefore I was quite disoriented, sometimes surprised and constantly with my eyes […]
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September 2014. Three black students are mobbed by attackers in the subway in New Delhi, India. Wrongly accused of harassing an Indian girl. The crowd laid into them, the poor students were hit with sticks and chairs, some Indians there were chanting nationalist songs. March 2017. An Indian guy disappeared in Greater Noida, 40 kilometers […]
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Bali is so popular among travelers. It really feels like heaven on earth. This Indonesian island has so much to offer: beaches, temples, waterfalls, volcanoes, rice fields, great restaurants and bars, etc. However, you need to plan your trip accordingly, Bali is a huge island. In fact, deciding where to stay in Bali can make […]
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Osaka is one of my favorite cities in Japan! The vibe is definitely different than anywhere else in the country. The street food is delicious, the locals are lovely, the architecture is modern and it’s not far from Kyoto. Being the second largest city in Japan, finding the right accommodation in Osaka can be daunting. […]
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When visiting Japan, you have to go to Kyoto. The cultural capital of Japan is home to almost 2,000 temples, but also shrines and historic sites. Consequently, more than a million tourists come every year. But where to stay in Kyoto? It will depend on what you’re looking for, and whether you’re traveling solo, with […]
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