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:
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!
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.
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:
My blog isn’t much of a diary so far (I have my paper notepad for that after all) but I am going to write a short summary article from every country I visit to give you an idea where I went, what I saw and did. My time in Thailand has come to an end, so let’s have a look at my Thailand itinerary!
The great thing about Chiang Mai is its location. Situated in the north of Thailand, there are many mountains (and jungles) surrounding the city. In this article I’m giving you two recommendations for the best viewpoints near Chiang Mai. Because what could be better than mountain views?
Bangkok is one crazy city, which – I have to admit – wasn’t very high on my bucket list. However, it is a major transport hub in Southeast Asia so you kind of have to pass through there at some point. I have actually liked the city more than I expected so I have decided to share a few things you shouldn’t miss if you decide to spend a few days in Bangkok.