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Japan’s Snow Monkeys Soaking in Hot Springs

Alex — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:02:03 +0000

There is no better place to see the snow monkeys than in Jigokudani Monkey Park in Yamanouchi, Japan. During the day Japanese macaques (snow monkeys), native to Japan, descend from the steep hills of Joshin’etsukogen National Park to chill in the hot springs in the valley below and go back to the forest at night. But while these snow monkeys are wild, they come to this exact spot for a reason: the…

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13 Places to Visit and Things to Do in Tokyo

Alex — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:40:13 +0000

Robot cafes, most Michelin starred restaurants in the world, little alleys filled with izakayas serving mouthwatering gyozas, futuristic skyscrapers, and vending machines on every corner selling from sake to panties – that’s Tokyo. A mind blowing Japanese capital with the Shinjuku train station that serves more than 3.6 million passengers per day and a city that 14 million people call home (38…

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A Quick Guide to Visiting Lima, Peru

Alex — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 11:55:07 +0000

Situated on the Pacific coast lies one of the largest South American cities – Lima. It is often seen a stopover point on the way to explore Machu Picchu, but it is definitely worth spending a few days there to enjoy everything it has to offer. Weather-wise, the best time to visit Lima…

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Spanish Dancing Horses, Sherry and Flamenco in Jerez

Alex — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 11:45:59 +0000

Jerez de la Frontera (or just Jerez) is often overlooked as a travel destination, even though it has just as much to offer as other better known places in Andalucia, Spain. It is most famous for its horses, sherry and flamenco. And not coincidentally, the two most important festivals are Feria del Caballo (or Jerez Horse Fair) and Feria de la Vendimia (Grape Harvest Fair).If you like horses…

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Boats Full of Papayas in Mekong Delta

Alex — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:52:01 +0000

The main reason we went to Can Tho in Vietnam was to explore the floating markets in Mekong Delta. In town, we got to try some local beer bottled in metal cylinders and the food was great (as everywhere in Vietnam), but the floating markets were still the highlight. We arranged a boat tour with a couple of English speaking students a night before and set off to meet them before dawn the next…

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Shrimps and Coconuts in Phu Quoc

Alex — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 13:25:51 +0000

While Phu Quoc is located off the coast of Cambodia, it is actually in Vietnam. We visited it some time ago and it was a great place to relax after a few weeks of traveling through Vietnam. However, with the new international airport and many resorts being built, it may have become much busier. The beaches were not really suitable for snorkeling, but amazing seafood, fresh coconuts and beautiful…

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Ho Chi Minh City – the Heart of Vietnam

Alex — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:29:17 +0000

Ho Chi Minh City will always be special for us – it was our first trip to Asia. Dotted with pagodas and food stalls, Ho Chi Minh City is a mix of old and new – from fancy ice cream shops and designer boutiques to curbside food stalls and ancient temples. Also, be sure to visit Reunification Palace to discover more about Vietnam’s history and check out the local markets. And then there is food…

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Hub of Khmer Empire – Phnom Penh

Alex — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:04:36 +0000

Phnom Penh is often seen as a transit stop on the way to Angkor Wat, however we decided to spend a few days there and explore the city. We happened to go to Phnom Penh during New Year’s celebration which is also great way to experience local traditions. There are several historical sites that you should not miss when in Phnom Penh: Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and a Buddhist temple of Wat Phnom.

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Legends and Dragons in Ha Long Bay

Alex — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:35:25 +0000

If you are visiting Vietnam, be sure not to miss Ha Long Bay – a magical natural wonder in the north of the country. In Vietnamese, “Ha Long” literally means “descending dragon”. People say that there are a total of 1969 islands in Ha Long Bay – coincidentally that is also the year when the nationalist revolutionary Ho Chi-Minh passed away. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is located about 170…

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Hanoi – a Capital on the Red River

Alex — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:09:58 +0000

Welcome to Hanoi – an ancient capital of Vietnam. It is a particularly interesting city to explore on foot – the mix of French and Chinese architecture, amazing street food, local vendors and ancient pagodas will make sure you sleep well at night. The two main areas worth mentioning are the Old Quarter and the French Quarter, about 15 minutes walk apart.

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