There’s no better way to explore exotic Thailand than by going island hopping and this should be on any Asia bucket list. Boasting long whitewashed beaches, dense jungle, hidden caves, world-famous full moon parties, and some of the best diving spots in the world, you will have a blast whether you’re a seasoned traveler or […]
Category Archives: ASIA
Thailand’s dynamic capital city is a stopover for many Southeast Asia destinations and is usually the starting point of most travelers’ Thailand itinerary. Even travelers, like myself, who normally don’t like big messy cities at all, see themselves forced to visit. I’ve been through Bangkok several times this way, spending one or two nights there. […]
CAMBODIA, CHINA, India, INDONESIA, IRAN, MALAYSIA, MYANMAR, Philippines, SRI LANKA, THAILAND
37 Captivating Asia landmarks for your next adventure
Asia is such an immense and diversified continent that never ceases to impress. People, culture, nature, and religious buildings all create an intriguing impression that sinks deep into your bones and makes you never want to leave. It seems like the more you travel in Asia the deeper you want to explore it and the […]
CAMBODIA, CHINA, India, INDONESIA, IRAN, MALAYSIA, MYANMAR, Philippines, SRI LANKA, THAILAND
The ultimate Asia bucket list for responsible travelers
Full of mysticism, ancient history, jaw-dropping nature, unique wildlife, and extraordinary cultures, large parts of Asia draw a lot of tourists. As the continent I might have traveled the most through (except Europe because I grew up there) it has really grown on me. Nonetheless, the continent is so different from place to place and […]
Rajasthan has a special place in my heart. It was the first Indian state I traveled in (after a messy cockroach-filled couple of days in New Dehli) and I completely fell in love with all the chaotic, yet beyond beautiful places in Rajasthan. Prepare yourself for enormous forts overlooking cities, empty desert land at sunset, […]
ADVENTURE TRAVEL, ASIA, IRAN, OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
How to spend two days in Garmeh Iran: A desert oasis
As soon as I decided on going to Iran, a country that is 25% desert, I knew I wanted to stay in a desert oasis. And the choice fell on the tiny village of Garmeh settled in the middle of the Dasht-e Kavir desert in Central Iran. Blessed with natural spring water and an abundance […]
Within days in Iran, it quickly climbed up to become a favorite country for me. With around 50 countries under my belt, that is quite a tough achievement with India holding the throne since I first visited the country in 2012. How did this happen? There are so many reasons to love Iran, and the […]
Thailand has become one of the most visited countries in South East Asia and not without a reason. The land of smiles is extremely organized for tourism which makes it an easy country to travel to for anyone. Unfortunately, this also makes large parts of the country strongly affected by overtourism. Tourism to Thailand is […]
Iran is not a traditional travel destination and for many reasons, a country off the beaten track. There are a lot of myths about the country and the media is a big part of it. However, travelers that made it there, including me, say it is one of their favorite countries! What was hard about […]
Myanmar took me by surprise. It was hard not to fall in love with Myanmar, the land of golden stupas and big-hearted smiles. Such a rich country in so many ways, rich in love and caring for others. Even the stray dogs were cared for. Not what I had heard, but what I experienced. In […]
One of the most memorable trips in Myanmar was when we traveled from magical Bagan to Mandalay by boat. The journey started before sunrise and it is needless to say that the sunrise we were served on that boat was one of the most mesmerizing in my entire life! There are many ways to travel […]