Our fligh tarrived very late (or very early, it was 2 am) so we stayed in an apartment close to the airport, Al Qastal Buildng, which we booked via Booking. They offered airport pick up and they were waiting for us when we exited the gates. We bought some snacks in the WHSmith before leaving. […]
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Our 2 days in Kyoto
We spent 3 days in Kyoto, one of which we fully dedicated to Nara, so we only had two days to wander around the temple city. If you prepare well your itinerary, and move at a fast pace, you can see most sights in those two days, and maybe a bit more. In this post […]
Our experience in Southern China
Planning to visit China? do not miss the rest of our posts about the Asian giant here DAY 1 – GUILIN We arrived around noon on a train that was coming from Shanghai. We took a bus from the station to our hostel, located in the lake area, close to all the touristic places. After […]
Istanbul
Istanbul is an incredible city with lots to see and do. Located on both sides of the Bosphorus, it is the liaison between East and West, not only physically but also culturally. And a great place to visit! On this post we reveal our impressions and share some tips to plan your visit. Culture 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 […]
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 […]