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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Shanghai
Interested in futuristic cities? The definitely Shanghai should be on your list! A hectic city with plenty to see, it has become one of our top destinations in the world. Historically, Shanghai has been a main port in Asia due to a favourable location. In the 19th Century, Shanghai became the most important centre of […]
Yuyuan Garden
Yuyuan Garden is classical garden located in the Old City of Shanghai. It was built in the 15th Century by a government official of the Ming Dinasty. Yu in Chinese means pleasing and the garden was built for the official’s parents, the Pan family, in their old age. The gardens suffered damage during the 19th […]
Xin Tian Di
A newly rebuilt urban attraction within Shanghai, Xin Tian Di is a fashionable pedestrian street that features a specific class of architecture called Shikumen. Shikumen is an architectural style that combines Western and Chinese elements. It first appeared in the mid 19th Century in the British Concession and quickly became popular throughout the city. They […]
People’s Square
People’s Square is a large public square that houses many municipal buildings and which divides Nanjing Road in East and West. The place doesn’t really say much, but it is more than likely that you’ll pass by this place during your visit to Shanghai. Some of the things you will see around the square. People’s […]
Jade Buddha Temple
This temple is probably not a must-see in Shanghai, but if you have the time and want to see some religious culture, then this is a nice option. The building itself is quite beautiful, with yellow walls and wooden gates. After seeing many Buddhist temples across China, this doesn’t seem to be so interesting. But […]