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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“The hot air balloons!? Where are the hot air balloons??? I wanna see the hot air balloons!!!!!!” I love doing my little research about the places I visit before actually getting to those places, but sometimes even the most basic, most evident information slip through my fingers. I arrived in Bagan early in the afternoon, […]
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The golden rock in Myanmar, so impressive to see it from your own eyes! Honestly, I didn’t even know it existed just a few weeks before arriving in Myanmar, but after doing my research on the internet (and found out its existence!), I told myself it was pretty much impossible to go to Myanmar, and […]
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Pokhara is the city where everybody goes in Nepal, because this is where treks start in Nepal. I was hesitating over writing an article about Pokhara, since I didn’t trek for various reasons… But I had the opportunity to visit the city where everything starts, Pokhara, and I met a lot of travelers who were […]
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Sigiriya, also called the lion rock fortress, is the most famous place in Sri Lanka! It’s the former capital of Sri Lanka, it’s also one of the major archaeological sites in the country and today, Sigiriya is a UNESCO listed World Heritage site. People kept telling me it was pretty much impossible to visit Sri […]
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The legendary Pamir Highway, also called M41 Highway! That name might not ring a bell, because it’s not that famous among the general public, but all those who traveled in Central Asia know at least the name “Pamir Highway”, and all those who go to Tajikistan are basically going there for the Pamir Highway (or […]
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Turkmenistan, a mysterious country, and also one of the most secluded countries in the world. My experiences in Ashgabat, and also in Darvaza were interesting. I only realized later that this country fascinates a lot of people. Indeed, during the few weeks after my travel to Turkmenistan, I met a lot of travelers watching me […]
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Now you know the real reason why I really wanted to make it to Turkmenistan : to see the Darvaza gas crater, also called the gates of hell! I had been thinking for weeks about this place, and I really wanted to see it from my own eyes! And I didn’t know if the opportunity […]
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It’s pretty much impossible to go to Iran, and not visit Persepolis and Necropolis (Naqsh-e Rustam). It’s one of the top places you should visit in Iran! Moreover if you go to Shiraz, you have absolutely no excuses. Persepolis is one of the major tourist sites in Iran, rightly. We’re talking about the former capital […]
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