Contrary to what most people believe, Bali is not a synonym of paradise beaches. There are some nice beaches around the island, but that shouldn’t be the main reason why you decide to visit this Indonesian spot. To us Bali is all about the culture. We had the chance to escape to Bali on two […]
Southeast Asia
Singapore
Why do we love Singapore? Would it be the fact that it’s the most developed city in Southeast Asia? Maybe because it’s a bustling and vibrant city full of things to do year round, including restaurants, bars, shopping, museums, festivals, natural and artificial gardens, lightshows and more. Or it could also be due to the […]
Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan
Visiting Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan Translated as Federal Territory Mosque, this amazing temple is one of our favourites spots to visit in Kuala Lumpur. A place off the beaten track, it is completely worth dedicating a morning to visit. In this post we share our experience! The Mosque is not far from other touristic spots, but […]
Kuala Lumpur
Not to miss in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia´s capital, Kuala Lumpur is one of the cities we have learned to love. It was the first city we visited in Asia, and we consider it a great introduction for us westerns to the Far East countries. It is super easy to move around, with people that speak […]
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is often left out of South East Asia trips. People go to Thailand to party in Bangkok and relax in paradisiac beaches, but we believe there is a whole lot more to explore. If you’re looking for amazing temples, natural settings and elephants, then Chiang Mai must be included in your list. Getting […]
Chiang Mai Temples
ONE DAY TEMPLE TOUR IN CHIANG MAI We started with a light breakfast in our hostel, just coffee and toast, and headed out for our first adventure in Chiang Mai. The first temple we wanted to see was Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, which is on top of a hill outside the city. We asked […]
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
The first thing you need to know about elephants is that they have been an icon for Thailand culture for centuries, since they were used for heavy labour and warfare, until today when they are still used to entertain tourists. The elephant is also a royal emblem of Thailand. It is known worldly that the […]
Bangkok has it all!
Top tips before you go Before we start talking, if you are planning to go to Bangkok, remember that to visit temples, strict dress codes apply to most of them: men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves (no tank tops). If you’re wearing sandals or flip-flops you must wear socks (in other words, […]
Hello Thailand
The Kingdom of Thailand (fancy name isn´t it?) is possibly the most popular country for travelers visiting South East Asia. The reasons can be multiple: outstanding temples, beaches that look like paradise, great people, memorable food, vibrant cities and the most diverse fauna. Yes, Thailand has it all. Just to understand a little bit of […]