Takayama, nestled in the heart of the Japanese Alps, is a picturesque mountain town renowned for its well-preserved Edo-period architecture and stunning natural beauty. Kitayama We followed the Kitayama walking course North East of town, which passes the Sakurayama Hachimangu …
Kanazawa, Japan
After busy days in Kyoto, it was great to spend a lazy sunday afternoon in Kanazawa, a tranquil city nestled in the Ishikawa Prefecture of Japan. Kenroku-en Garden Kenroku-en Garden is the second of Japans 3 most famous gardens we …
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto served as the capital of Japan for over 1,000 years from 794 to 1868. During this time, it became a center of culture, art, and learning. Many of Japan’s most iconic temples, shrines, and palaces were built in Kyoto. …
Korakuen Garden, Okayama, Japan
“Aren’t all gardens in Japan Japanese gardens?” Nope. Japanese gardens are specially designed landscape gardens and have a long history. We went to visit the Korakuen Garden in Okayama, as many people agree one of the three most beautiful Japanese …
Seoraksan National Park, South Korea
One of the reasons we absolutely wanted to go to the north east of South Korea was the Seoraksan National Park. All travel guides agree that this park is without doubt the most beautiful National Park of South Korea. As …
Sokcho, South Korea
Nowadays Sokcho is a beach holiday destination for the South Korean people. So that was our idea as well. “Let’s take a break from travelling for a couple of days and go to the beach”. However, plans can change, especially …
Chuncheon, South Korea
Chuncheon’s history dates back to the Three Kingdoms period (57 BC – 668 AD), when it was part of the Goguryeo kingdom. The city continued to be a military outpost & trade center for many centuries. After the Japanese Occupation …
Inner Mongolia, Xiangshawan, Resonant Dune Bay
“Xiangshawan, often referred to as the Resonant Dune Bay, is a mesmerizing expanse of sand located in the Kubuqi Desert of Inner Mongolia. This extraordinary desert oasis offers a unique blend of adventure, natural beauty, and cultural experiences.” That’s the …
Inner Mongolia, Huitengxile & Ulan Hada Volcano
We had been dreaming of the vast Mongolian steppe for years, and Huitengxile was the perfect place to make that dream a reality. It was like stepping into a postcard – endless rolling hills, a sky so blue it seemed …
The Great Wall of China
There’s a certain magic to escaping the crowds. And nowhere is this more true than on the Great Wall of China. While Badaling basks in the spotlight, we sought solitude on the less-traveled Jinshanling section. Imagine walking along one of …