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  • Guides,  South Korea

    Travel Guide: Busan

    Nestled between the misty mountain ranges and the newly renovated beaches is South Korea’s second largest city, one which boasts everything one would expect from a global cultural centre. Busan proudly displays both its extraordinary natural beauty as well as…

  • Guides,  South Korea

    Travel Guide: Gyeongju

    I have been fortunate enough to visit several cities and regions of the very much underestimated nation of South Korea. Cities with enough relics and attractions to keep travellers of varying interests entertained for the duration of their trip. None…

  • China,  Discussions,  Guides

    Guide To: Chinese Trains

    The train has been a consistently reliable form of travel both within and between many nations for centuries, and one that’s still actively used by travellers today. China is one of those nation that thinks so too, which a considerable…

  • Guides,  The North-East Tour

    Travel Plan: Jingpo Lake

    This is undoubtedly one of the highlight attractions when it comes to the North-East of China. Although not having that much of an international reputation it is however revered by the locals as a widely recognised cultural attraction. Jingpo Lake…

  • Guides,  The North-East Tour

    Travel Plan: Wudalianchi

    Chronicles of my 2-days in Wudalianchi For any true traveller, there comes a time to seek a real adventure. Travelling along the well beaten tracks of Australia’s East coast and the golden triangle is all well and good for many…

  • China,  Guides,  The North-East Tour

    Travel Guide: Harbin

    The chronicles of my 2-days in Harbin   Nicknamed the “Ice City”, the capital of the Northern-most province of Heilongjiang is the central-hub of the North-East of China. Nestled in the region formally known as Manchuria, the city has been…

  • China,  Guides

    Beijing Guide: Yunmeng Gorge

    When it comes to travelling there are two different kinds of experiences you could have. First are the well-known sightseeing spots that the area is renowned for, known world over. They include experiences found with a little bit of research…

  • China,  Guides

    Beijing Guide: The Ming Tombs

    Beijing holds many extraordinary historical artefacts that honour of their mighty historical power and significance. The sacred UNESCO site is visited by millions of foreigners and locals alike paying their respects to the nations forefathers. The mausoleums of the Ming…

  • China,  Guides

    Beijing Guide: The Great Wall (Badaling)

    As the Chinese national hero Mao Zedong once said, “He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man”. It speaks volumes that of the 7 wonders of the World, this is the most well-known of…

  • China,  Guides

    Beijing Guide: The Temple of Heaven

    When a typical person is asked to picture Beijing, they’ll most likely cast up images of the Great Wall, the mighty Forbidden City or perhaps the neighbouring Tiananmen Square. For most Beijingers, the Temple of Heaven is one of the…