A Practical travel, primarily in Asia, blog, for solo or couple, group travelers advising onnew destinations, giving travel tips on hotels, adventures, transprt, restaurants, local customs and traditions, culture, habits and etiquette. It provides information on local famous spots, activities, helps to avoid scams and dangers. It has Ani Right books for further reference.

Beaches Near Beijing

Beijing is not near the ocean, but to get to the beaches from the capital for a weekend is not too difficult. Beijingers get there by car or by fast t...

Some Additional Tips for Your Weekend in Hong Kong

Hong Kong always knows how to surprise you, and if you intend to visit for a weekend or longer, I have some tips that you might find useful. My biggest and mos...

Chengde Mountain Resort: an Ultimate Guide

If you go to Beijing for longer than two or three days, you need to visit some exciting places that are relatively close. A very attractive spot is Chengde Moun...

Why You Have to Visit Yellow Mountain When You are in China

Of all the notable mountains in China, Yellow Mountain, or Huangshan Mountain, is the most famous and the most loved. You will find this mountain range in Anhui...

Visit a Teahouse in Beijing

China, like Japan and Nepal, has a tradition of teahouses. Teahouses are venues where you not only drink tea, but you can also relax and enjoy shows....

Have a Look at These Amazing Places of Worship in Beijing

Tourists in Beijing usually visit the Temple of Heaven, the Lama Temple and the Temple of Confucius. They all are great and included on all tourist itineraries,...

Off the Beaten Path in Beijing

Beijing is much more than the Forbidden City the Great Wall. It offers a lot of well-hidden spots to have a look at if you decide to turn off the beaten path, a...

10 Hours in Transit in Istanbul Airport

Turkish Airlines connects Europe with Asia, so for this flight to Europe, I chose to fly with Turkish Airlines via Istanbul. The flight was not the shortest, bu...

In the bar of the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel Hanoi

A Review of the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel Hanoi

Entering Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel Hanoi is like entering a movie. This luxury hotel, which has been a landmark of Hanoi since 1901, is situated in Central...

A Review of the Finnair Lounge in Helsinki Airport

Helsinki Airport is a pleasure for travelers. It is not too big, so it is straightforward to transfer to your connecting flight. Sitting...

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