The term culture shock is defined as ‘the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone when they are suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life or set of attitudes.’ It is a term widely used but which few fully understand. Here, I’d like to share some of my personal experiences of culture shock and… Continue reading Culture Shock is Real
Located in south-eastern Myanmar in Mon state, Mt Kyaiktiyo (commonly known as the Golden Rock) is one of the most iconic sights in the whole country. This incredible structure basks in the heat of the Myanmar sun, allowing it to shine brilliantly. With a clear blue sky as a backdrop (in the right season), it… Continue reading How to Visit the Golden Rock
Until recently, Ye (pronounced ‘yay’) was not visited by foreign tourists due to government restrictions. Now that those restrictions have been lifted, this compact bustling town, nestled between Mawlamyine and Dawei in Mon state, is receiving more visitors. When you are visiting the main places that are well known in southern Myanmar, such as Kyaiktiyo… Continue reading Experiencing Small-Town Myanmar in Ye
In Myanmar, there are a select number of tourist hotspots, which offer some of the country’s best known features and sights. However, there are places that get overlooked for one reason or another. Here’s some inspiration to convince you to visit Taungoo and Nay Pyi Taw in Myanmar. Taungoo A typical highway town between Yangon… Continue reading How to See the Best of Taungoo and Nay Pyi Taw
In the northeast of Myanmar is one of the country’s most popular states: Shan state. Its popularity is due to the incredible landscapes, famous sights and delicious food that it offers. An increasingly visited town is Hsipaw (pronounced ‘see-paw). Despite the increase in tourism, it remains a genuinely typical Myanmar town, while having just enough… Continue reading All you Need to Know about Hsipaw
Sumatra has a mixture of people from many different backgrounds and religions that live side by side, all with a joint admiration, respect and fear for the other inhabitants of the island: the volcanoes! These gigantic original residents quietly watch over the land, coastal beaches, buzzing cities and of course, dense jungle. Within the jungle… Continue reading 10 Unmissable Places to Visit in Sumatra
Two cities that aren’t really cities; the terms megalopolis and metropolis are more apt for the gigantic urban jungles that are Jakarta and Surabaya. Situated at practically opposite ends of Java, they make for convenient starting or finishing points if you plan to begin at one end of the island and finish at the other.… Continue reading Jakarta and Surabaya: Two Cities You Shouldn’t Miss
As well-known and popular as Nepal and the Kathmandu Valley are, there are still small places that, while insignificant to the ordinary traveler, are gems to people like us. For those searching for somewhere different, Nuwakot and Kakani are not to be missed. Nuwakot Nuwakot, with architecture that makes it seem like you’ve gone back… Continue reading Two Little-Known Gems of the Kathmandu Valley: Nuwakot and Kakani
Nepal is famous as one of the best places in the world for trekking. Many treks are well known and are conquered by thousands of people every year; there are also numerous other less popular routes with fewer people on the trail and thus a greater sense of peace and quiet. We took on one… Continue reading Your Ultimate Guide to the Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trek
Pokhara is a place where one could very easily get stuck, a staple on the travellers trail through Nepal. Forming a dramatic backdrop to the town is the stunning Annapurna Massif, a spectacular sight when the clouds cooperate. Pokhara’s centre-piece, Phewa Tal, is the second largest lake in Nepal and, on the eastern shore, there… Continue reading Pokhara: An Insider’s Guide
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