Traditions – Places Happen

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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Colonial streets, Tropical Beaches and Ceviche in Cartagena

Alex — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:04:44 +0000

It is no wonder that tourists flock to Cartagena – a Colombian port city on the Caribbean cost. It seems to have it all – colorful colonial buildings, historical squares, sandy beaches and lively night scene. The walkable historic Old Town is surrounded by protective walls and was built by Spanish between 16th and 18th century. That’s where the majority of the hotels and restaurants are located…

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Celebrating New Years in Cartagena

Alex — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:33:01 +0000

If you are looking for a perfect place to celebrate New Year Eve, then Cartagena should definitely be on your list. Ideal weather, fireworks, dancing in the streets and live music everywhere. Families get together, dress in white and go out to dine. Seems like every restaurant or hotel in the city organize a special New Year’s Eve dinner – the streets are lined with tables and stages.

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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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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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Largest Religious Monument in the World – Angkor Wat

Alex — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:23:53 +0000

Culture is everywhere in Cambodia, but the location that exudes the true heart and soul of this part of the world is Angkor Wat. This Hindu temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia is a complex that is currently the largest religious monument in the world. The Khmer culture is quite prominent in this now Buddhist temple and that means you will learn so much about the Khmer people during your visit.

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Cao Dai Great Temple – home to a unique religion in Vietnam

Alex — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:49:49 +0000

Caodaism – a unique religion that was established in Southern Vietnam in 1926. It is a mix of Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Islam. In addition to Jesus Christ, Buddha and Muhammad, worshipers also honor Joan of Arc, Julius Cesar and Victor Hugo. The religion’s organization is similar to that of the Roman Christian – they have nine levels of hierarchy…

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