Traveling to Vietnam is an idea more and more travelers think about: Vietnam offers a great diversity of landscapes, cities and cultures, the food looks delicious, the locals are known for being warm and friendly and it looks easy to get around. However if you’ve never been there before, there are things you should know […]
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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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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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Bangkok is one of the most popular cities in Southeast Asia. Most people traveling in Southeast Asia will inevitably fly into, out of, or pass through Bangkok on their trip. But finding a place to stay in Bangkok can be overwhelming. Indeed, Bangkok is a HUGE city (twice as big as Berlin!). And there are […]
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My visit to the Angkor temples didn’t come off so well. Let’s say my visit didn’t come off as well as I thought it would be, or not exactly how I was expecting it to be. It’s partly my fault, but I’m not the only one to blame. You must be like “How dare you!? […]
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Myanmar, a wonderful country, attracting every year more and more tourists. Indeed, during the last few decades, Myanmar was almost completely secluded from the rest of the world, further to the military coup staged by Ne Win in 1962. Ne Win was a military commander who led Myanmar for 26 years! But since 2011 and […]
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If you’re looking for vacation including tropical islands, beautiful islands and adventure under, then you have to visit the Philippines! Be careful though, you have to plan accordingly! It’s an archipelago of 7,641 islands! The Philippines offer a great diversity of landscapes: mountains, cities, white-sand beaches… What to do in the Philippines? Here’s a list […]
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Seems like the Taal volcano is spewing ash and might erupt anytime, the first time since 1977. More info here. This article recounts my visit to the Taal volcano BEFORE the potential eruption. While visiting Manila, I kept hearing around me people saying it’s useless to stay there and “You better go elsewhere in the […]
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For a short time, I hesitated. Should I visit Manila? Indeed, ALL the travelers I met agreed : it’s useless, there’s nothing to do there, there are no places to visit in Manila, etc… Even the travelers coming from Europe to visit the Philippines, usually take a flight to Manila, and right after another one […]
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