This was a huge point on my wish list for this journey – so I was absolutely thrilled when it became reality. And what shall I say, it was an incredible experience, even though it didn’t quite go as planned and we had a couple of rather uncomfortable days. But I’m getting ahead of myself. …
A few travel tips from our stay in UB UB – short for Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. Is it worth visiting? Yes, it is. We felt safe in UB and in the other cities that we visited as well. Entering Mongolia The most common way for a tourist to come to Mongolia is …
Whether you just binged a bunch of Kung Fu movies or have been a practitioner for a long time, if visiting the Shaolin temple is on your bucket list, but you have no clue how to do it – this is for you. Step by step guide Before going into the details of arranging a …
Once you made it through the first week of training, other activities of this unique area get more and more attractive. The numerous temples and sacred sites of the Shaolin Scenic Area attract thousands of visitors every day – not without reason. Apart from the stunning views within the temple complex, the nearby town Dengfeng …
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Back in Japan we had the pleasure of staying with Konohana Family for 5 days. This eco-village was founded about 30 years ago and still thrives with almost 100 members. Located in Fujinomiya, you get to witness the most amazing views on Mt. Fuji directly from their fields, all while experiencing the unique lifestyle of …
After our month in Laos, we decided to explore Vietnam for a bit before travelling on to Japan. We had our first accommodation booked and were ready to go, when they messaged us, and told us that upon arrival we would have to pay again as their fee is double during a holiday. Obviously, they …
We had the pleasure of visiting Laos in April, which is, mildly said, the worst month to do so. Just before the rainy season, it is hot, dusty and smoky from the numerous fires. Nonetheless, we stayed there and even enjoyed most of it 😊 Don Khone Entering on the landroute from Cambodia, we arrived …
Since we only spent a week in Cambodia, it is hard to give an overall impression of the country, however, I’d like to talk about the things we did do a little bit. We spent our entire time in Siem Reap, as we wanted to see Angkor Wat – the biggest temple complex in the …
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After Indonesia we spent 1 ½ months in the country just north of it and had the opportunity to see lots of different places there. Our journey started in the capital Kuala Lumpur, or KL, how it’s called there, as locals almost always use abbreviations to refer to their cities. Kuala Lumpur Accidentally, we arrived …
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Usually, we like to travel slow and take our time when visiting a new place. Cruising around the city, feeling the vibe and having lots of free time for spontaneous detours. Singapore however, we did in a record-breaking rush of we only have two days and this is way out of budget. We still feel …
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