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BusanOctober 1, 2020January 21, 2021

A Visit to Haedong Yonggungsa (해동 용궁사) & Haeun-JeongSa (해운정사)

South Korea has imposed Level 2 social distancing across the country. Please avoid nonessential travel and check for local government updates before planning a trip. Some tourist sights and places of worship might be closed to contain the spread of the virus. Always wear a mask and don’t forget to wash your hands. Stay at…

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Gyeongsangnam-doMay 8, 2020August 9, 2020

Geumsan Boriam Hermitage (금산 보리암(남해)) Hike in Summer

Last June (2019), we rented a car and travelled around the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. We normally travel, in South Korea, only during public holidays or long weekends. It took us a while to realise that we hadn’t explored so much of the country and we decided to spend our summer holidays in…

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UzbekistanMarch 4, 2020April 14, 2020

A Christmas Road Trip from Bukhara to Samarkand (via Shakrisabz)

It was Christmas morning (2019) and the weather was unusually warm for winter. Our second road trip, in Uzbekistan, would take us from Bukhara to Samarkand. Most tours skip Shakrisabz — cutting down the travel time by a couple of hours. Shakrisabz is a hidden gem and definitely worth a visit. Chor Minor Madrassah We…

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UzbekistanFebruary 13, 2020March 29, 2020

Getting Lost in Bukhara’s Maze of Arches

It was the fifth morning of our trip around Uzbekistan. T, our driver, was waiting outside our hotel in Bukhara’s Old Quarter. It was freezing outside and I was thankful for the heating inside the car. We waited patiently for A, our guide, to join us. “Schwarza–anegger,” T remarked as A walked slowly towards the…

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TaiwanFebruary 7, 2020March 9, 2020

The Best Sights & Experiences of Taipei City

Taipei is a bustling city with a heady mix of natural beauty, spiritualism, and national monuments. The local gastronomy is diverse and famous for its unique ‘Q’ texture. It’s the best entry point to start any trip in Taiwan and proves to be a good base for day trips. We visited Taiwan in the month…

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UzbekistanJanuary 22, 2020March 19, 2020

A Glimpse inside Khiva’s Fortress Wall (Itchan Kala)

Getting In We took the early morning flight from Tashkent Domestic Airport to Urgench International Airport. Many international travellers choose Urgench (instead of Tashkent) to begin their multi-city tour of Uzbekistan. After surviving snow flurries and sub-zero temperatures before boarding, we saw the sun rise and bathe the arid land (below) with golden light. It…

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UzbekistanJanuary 14, 2020January 14, 2020

A Whirlwind Walking Tour of Tashkent City

Practical Information Ever since Uzbekistan opened its borders to international tourism, it’s much easier to get a tourist e-visa. The site is relatively easy to figure, even if it has a few problems with speed and functionality. Our middle names didn’t show up on our e-visa, but that didn’t create any problems. However, the Uzbekistan…

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ChinaDecember 19, 2019March 19, 2020

Falling in Love with Suzhou’s Dreamy Canals

In & Around Suzhou Suzhou is a 30 minute train ride away from Shanghai and I can’t believe that we missed it on our earlier trip to China. Last December, we spent two days in Hangzhou before taking the train to Suzhou. Suzhou is about an hour and half away from Hangzhou. We took the…

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ChinaDecember 13, 2019March 19, 2020

Unravelling Hangzhou’s Mystical Legends & Hidden Wonders

Getting In Hangzhou’s proximity to Shanghai makes it an excellent choice for a weekend trip. High speed trains connect Shanghai to Hangzhou and the total journey is under an hour. We had made online reservations (trip.com) before arriving in China. The great internet wall can be quite challenging without a VPN and it’s wiser to…

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Gyeongsangnam-doSeptember 20, 2019January 3, 2020

Namhae Road Trip: Top Scenic & Historical Spots

Sunrise at Manseong-ri Coast It was the sixth day of our summer trip around the southern coast of Korea. We woke up early and were lucky to watch sunrise from the bedroom of our pension house. It was the perfect way to kickstart our road trip. We were staying next to the coast of Manseong-ri…

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