21 Things You Need to Know before Traveling to Mongolia

  Mongolia is a vast country, but a large part of the population lives in its capital, Ulaanbaatar. I would strongly advise you visit this amazing count...

Your Practical Guide to China

After living in China for four years, I found myself answering the same questions from people who were planning a trip to China. So I wrote this post as your pr...

Recommended Museums in Hangzhou

Hangzhou is a beautiful city not far from Shanghai. It is famous for its vast West Lake and as the headquarters of the Alibaba giant. This time I want to recom...

Burma Bistro in Yangon

  My first few encounters with Burmese cuisine were not very successful. I tried some food in Naypyidaw, but frankly, I was not impressed. This time, my...

Wuzhen – my Favorite Water Town in China

My first  visit to Wuzhen Water Town was during the traditional International Theater Festival in October. I could not believe I was in China! The atmosphere i...

Madam Yen Restaurant in Hanoi

  This Madam Yen restaurant in Hanoi was recommended to us by some expats in Hanoi. We said we wanted to try modern Vietnamese cuisine, and Madam Yen re...

A Review of the Hanoi Opera Hilton Hotel

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Datong: Old town, Hanging Monastery, Yungang Grottoes and more

One of the most exciting destinations in China is Datong, in Shanxi province. Datong, in Chinese terms, is a small city with over three million inhabitants. It ...

A Review of Harbor Grand Hotel Hong Kong

There are two Harbor Grand Hotels in Hong Kong. The one I am reviewing is located in East Hong Kong, which is a few minutes walking distance from Fortress Hill ...

A Small French Island in Beijing

I have to confess, I love Chinese food, but I cannot eat Chinese breakfast because I need my toast, butter and jam with a cup of real coffee in the morning. I...