Laos is an amazing country often overshadowed by its popular neighbours Thailand and Vietnam. It deserves just as much attention as other Southeast Asian countries but because it’s not visited or talked about as much, people don’t always know what to expect when coming here. Here are all the things you should know before going to Laos!
It has been a while since I last published a travel diary post. The last part of my travel diary was all about South Korea. From there, my journey continued to Hong Kong and China. China is huge so I only managed to see a small part of the country despite spending six weeks there. This was my China itinerary:
You can’t really go to China without seeing its wonder – the Great Wall. Here’s my experience of hiking the Jinshanling Great Wall, a less known section of the Great Wall of China. And how did I see the Great Wall for free?
China is an exciting country to visit, but at the same time it can be quite challenging. The visa process, the language barrier, the crowds, the Internet censorship, the toilets… there is a lot to take in. But don’t worry, I have put together everything you need to know before going to China! China is a very unique place and you shouldn’t skip it just because it’s a little bit harder than other countries 😉
If you are wondering what’s so special about taking a train in China that it needs a whole article, well, let me tell you… Train travel in China is not like in other countries. You can’t just show up at the train station, buy a ticket and go. First of all, you don’t speak Chinese. They don’t speak English. Second of all, there are A LOT of people in China. Train tickets get sold out all the time. And that’s…
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in China is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen and if you are planning a trip to China I absolutely recommend putting it on your itinerary. I promise it will leave you as speechless (if not more) as The Great Wall. Here is all you need to know before visiting Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
Is Hong Kong on your bucket list? It should be! I have put together a photo diary from this exciting city to give you an idea why it is such an awesome place to visit. Here are my best photos of Hong Kong to inspire your wanderlust:
Another part of my travel diary is here! My backpacking journey continued from Japan just across the sea to South Korea. South Korea seems to be a country many people skip but that’s a shame! Here’s my South Korea itinerary:
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!
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!