The two most popular sights of Kanchanaburi Province are the former Death Railway to Nam Tok and the Erawan Falls. I only had two days in Kanchanaburi, so I decided against the waterfalls and opted for the historical option. Weird random events and an unpreparedness on my part lead to an interesting day How to …
The city of Himeji is most famous for its beautiful castle, the most famous one in Japan. I only spent a few hours in the city, so in this guide I only talk about two sights in the city. The castle and Koko-en Garden. The journey to Himeji I saw many astonishing photos of the …
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For many travellers in Taipei, Jiufen is the first option for a day trip outside the city. That’s also justified. The scenery is great and when the weather permits you can hike or climb several mountains. It’s also possible to combine Jiufen with other towns like Shifen or Jinguashi. I combined Jiufen with the small …
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Although Nagoya is one of the largest cities in the world and Japan’s second most populated city, many travelers skip it. The only time they see the city is on a train from Tokyo to Kyoto. It’s due to the fact that it’s overshadowed by these cities including Nara and Osaka. But in my opinion, …
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The historical city of Ohrid is on the northern shore of the eponymous lake. There you can find a nice old town with many centuries old houses and churches. Moreover, the surrounding scenery is breathtaking as well. In this guide, I tell you about the main sights of the city which are mostly historical ones. …
Kumamoto is a big city on Japan’s southern island Kyushu. It’s most famous for the beautiful castle (currently getting repaired) and its mascot Kumamon. During my stay on Kyushu it was my base for exploring the rest of the island. In this post, I tell you about my experience in the city and how I …
The small village of Shirakawago is the most popular farming village in Japan. It was also on my list when I stayed in Takayama and visited the Japanese Alps. Most people only stay for a few hours, but I stayed for a full day and experienced how more and more empty the village became. At …
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I stayed in Cambodia’s capital for 2 full days. On the first day, I visited Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields to learn more about Cambodia’s unfortunate history. On my second day, I wanted to visit the center of Phnom Penh with its sights. Therefore, I did an extended walk of which I …
A story and guide about my 12-hour layover in Shanghai when I visited Yuyuan Garden and the Bund.
The mountainous city of Nagano is famous for its old town, with the beautiful Zenko-ji Temple, and its snow monkeys in the mountains outside the city. In this report, I show you how I spent my day at the snow monkeys. And how I combined them with the nice small town of Obuse. Snow Monkey …
