After a very short jaunt in Vienna, its now time to head to my next destination, somewhere I am extremely excited to see. I am flying with Finnair again, and it will be the last time I do so. The reason being, continuing to charge a high price for a seat, even when checking in …
Since I am flying from Vienna to my next destination, I though it would be fun to spend a few days here. The train from Bratislava is only one hour long, cost €19 and I would have had to take this trip regardless, on my actual travel day. So let’s jump right in and see …
Always trying to find unique ideas to pass along to my fellow travellers, I have been successful here. It almost seems like every time I turn a corner, something crosses my path that makes me pause and take note. Here are 10 free things to do in Bratislava Slovakia that I hope you find as …
What an interesting place to have arrived in. The city has loads of history including when it was the capital of Hungary and called Pressburg. I’m excited to get out and explore the old town and the newer sides, to see what I can find. Here are my first impressions of Bratislava Slovakia. Graffiti I …
This is one country where you definitely need preparation and research before your arrival. I have visited twice now, to Chengdu and Shanghai, flown with China Eastern & Southern and spent a week in Hong Kong. There are many tips and tricks I can provide and that is exactly what this post is designed to …
There is absolutely no shortage of things to do in this incredible city. Having such limited time to visit only so much ground one can cover. It’s a destination you could spend months in and still feel like there is much to be seen. Here are 6 free things to do in Shanghai China that …
I have decided again, not to cover the travel day from Hong Kong to China, simply because it is one single flight and in the darkness of night. Leaving HK the plane was delayed on the tarmac for almost 1.5 hours because of a rain storm, but the remainder of the flight was uneventful. Here …
My visit has been interesting to say the least. This part of the city has a special breed of magic, one that cannot be duplicated but must be experienced. Walking the streets is going to be your best way to discover that. If you don’t have time for a languid and lengthy walk, here are …
I am in an area of the city that is actually a peninsula of the mainland, as opposed to the island itself. What was once fertile farmland, is now one of the most densely populated places on the planet. The streets and alleys are full of character, vim, illicit activity and chaos. Come get lost …
Where to start? Wow I was not expecting to see a market every few blocks, but that is exactly what I encounter exploring these gritty old streets of Kowloon. From raw food to souvenirs, antiques, jade and clothes, let me show you what I discover amongst this chaotic and lively metropolis. There are so many …
I have covered the biggies in individual posts but here are a few other ideas in case you are looking for more ways to fill your time. Chengdu is a fascinating city, huge, I have only explored one very small area. Here are 5 free things to do in Chengdu that are fun, easy and …
I have really lucked out on the selection of the neighbourhood I find myself immersed in. When selecting my hotel, besides price, which is almost always the guiding factor for my frugal budget, it was location. I knew on this first visit, I would need somewhere more gentle, less big city. The charming district of …
My humble hotel is situated down the road from this Buddhist temple. When the streets become too chaotic, I head inside this sanctuary for peace and space. A national treasure and protected by the Chinese government, beautiful Wenshu Monastery is your escape in Chengdu. Brief History Located in the Wenshufang neighbourhood, the original temple dates …
I’ve got a whopper to get through, 36-some-odd hours including three flights, a 12-hour layover and two taxis. I have been preparing for days/weeks for this next destination as it requires that much research. Here is my travel day Astana Kazakhstan to China on FlyArystan and China Eastern Airlines. Astana NQZ One of the most …
This is a fun post to create as there are numerous interesting and cool things to see in this new capital city. I have had no shortage what-so-ever of places to go and checkout during this visit. Usually, I limit these posts to 5, but here there is too much I want to pass along. …
A huge pleasure of visiting different countries, comes from trying the local food. Even if the ingredients are familiar, the spices, herbs, or what it is consumed with can be vastly different than what our palete expects. Its not often I am visiting a country where I can afford to dine out, but I’ll make …
Having very little knowledge of this unique country, I decide to visit this all encompassing museum. It opened in 2014 and at that time was the largest in Central Asia. Inside are nine stories containing ten halls of treasures dating from prehistoric to present. The amazing National Museum of Kazakhstan is worth every penny and …
My first sunny day and I decide to head straight for the centre of the city. Here sits a structure that pops up in almost every Google image of this capital city. Surrounding it are a plethora of innovative modern buildings, statues, green space and more. Beautiful Baiterek & Nurzhol Blvd in Astana Kazakhstan is …
Having taken one single two-hour flight, I have left the old capital of Almaty in the south, for the new capital of Astana in the north. I did have the option of a 15-hour train ride but that did not seem appealing especially as much of the journey is through the Great Steppe. This large …
Always trying to offer future visitors some ideas for what to see, I have compiled a small list for this unique Kazakh city. With no historical buildings, well none older than 1860, the sites are less plentiful than in other destinations. Here are 5 free things to do in Almaty Kazakhstan that might just offer …