With the increasing popularity of Instagram, Busan now seems to be widely known for its colourful village full of art. If you would like to see this magical place for yourself, you are in luck because today I am bringing you tips for visiting the Gamcheon Culture Village!
As you might have noticed in my recent posts or on my Instagram, I keep saying how much I loved my trip to Japan. If you have been wondering just what makes the land of the rising sun so special, you can find the answer in this article!
Heading to Osaka and looking for something fun to do? If you are tired of sightseeing you can spend a day at the Universal Studios Japan and their Wizarding World of Harry Potter! To make the most of your time there (and queue less), read my 10 best tips for visiting Universal Studios Japan:
Planning a trip to Japan? You are in for a treat! To help you have the smoothest trip possible, I have put together a list of things you should know before going to Japan – including tips to navigate the insane train network in Tokyo and how to see the sakuras!
Most people who travel to Southeast Asia usually do all of its countries in one go but my plan was a little different. After exploring Thailand and Vietnam, I made an uncharacteristic detour to Japan. Why, you ask? You can find the answer together with my Japan itinerary in this brand new part of my travel diary.
My travel diary continues… After Thailand, the second country on my solo backpacking trip was Vietnam. I spent four weeks travelling the exotic land of thousands motorcycles, warm people and nón lá hats, from north to south. Here is my complete Vietnam itinerary!
If you asked me what my favourite place in Vietnam was, I couldn’t tell you. I have so many! If, however, you ask about my favourite town, it can only be Hoi An! Its historical buildings, colourful lanterns it is so notoriously known for, its people, the food… Actually, have a look yourself: the pictures will tell it better. Here are my best photos of Hoi An.
Clear emerald waters and never ending sceneries of limestone islands, that’s Ha Long Bay. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Unfortunately, also a place becoming so crowded and popular it almost seems impossible to find a decent boat tour. Is it even possible to still enjoy Ha Long Bay without crowds of people, tourist scams and spending a fortune? The answer is yes. Let me tell you how I did it.
Vietnam. By far the most exciting country I have ever had the pleasure of exploring. It has so much to offer – breathtaking nature, buzzing cities, beautiful buildings, delicious food, lovely people, heartbreaking history… Everything about it is unique. Here are a few of my observations and things you should know before travelling to Vietnam.
Backpacking solo can seem daunting at first. Everything about this way of travelling was new to me until recently. It has its ups and downs but now about six weeks in, I can say I am used to it all. If you have never backpacked before, read on for some backpacking wisdom. This is what I learnt in my first month of backpacking: