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....

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,...

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...

Why I Prefer Chinese High- Speed Trains to Planes?

China is really a continent in itself. Traveling between provinces sometimes takes longer than traveling between European countries. China has changed my percep...

Why is it a Good Idea to Visit Bengbu City in Anhui Province

Anhui province is situated in the very center of China. Bengbu is the third major city of this province, with 3.5 million inhabitts, situated on the banks o...

A Review of Lotte Hotel Seoul

When you visit Seoul you see a lot of Lotte around - Lotte hotel Seoul, Lotte supermarket, Lotte tower... They all belong to the famous Lotte group. I have sta...

A Korean Michelin Guide Restaurant in Seoul

There are plenty of Korean restaurants in Seoul. When we  asked  the Lotte hotel concierge where to go for our late dinner, the reply was quick, " Try Arira...