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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...

A tea leaf salad in the Burma Bistro Yangon

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...

At the Entrance to the Madam Yen restaurant

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...

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 ...

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...

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,...