Sri Lanka is a colorful country with friendly people, delicious food, beautiful nature, ancient history, and splendid beaches. An island located in the Indian Ocean that, despite its compact size, has everything you wish for in a perfect holiday destination. And the good news is that Sri Lanka is an excellent budget destination, as such …
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Taipei is the capital of Taiwan and a vibrant city with a unique blend of modern and traditional culture. There are countless things to do in Taipei; you can admire the views from the famous Taipei 101 tower, eat delicious street food at one of the many night markets, admire beautiful temples, explore historic buildings, …
Did you know Taiwan has the largest number and density of high mountains in the world? While this island may be small in size, it has much to offer! From beautiful beaches to modern skyscrapers and from colorful street art to delicious cuisine, Taiwan has it all. This Taiwan itinerary will guide you around the …
The Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek is an amazing trail in Nepal and the ‘classic’ way to get to EBC (before flying into Lukla became an option). And while hiking from Jiri to the Everest Base Camp is challenging (frankly, it’s the toughest thing I have ever done), it is worth every step. Hiking …
Packing is always important, but even more so when hiking to the Everest Base Camp! I knew I would have to carry my backpack for three weeks and I wanted to be sure everything I brought was absolutely essential. Before starting our Everest Base Camp trek hike, I browsed through many EBC packing lists and …
Hiking from Jiri to Everest Base Camp has been the greatest physical challenge I have ever done in my life. Walking for 8 hours a day and ascending over 1300 meters while carrying a 10kg backpack certainly wasn’t easy. But… walking this trail has also been one of the most amazing things I have ever …
In the Japanese Alps lies the charming heritage village of Shirakawa-go. This mountain village is known for its traditional wooden farmhouses with characteristic gassho-zukuri roofs. These thatched roofs have an angle between 45 and 60 degrees and are built like this to prevent snow from piling up on the roof during the winter. Shirakawa-go is …
One of the coolest things about my 1-month trip to Japan was hiking the Koyasan Choishi Michi pilgrimage trail. I learned about this trail from a friend who lived in Japan and gave me some awesome insider advice. I love hiking and being outdoors and thus it was a no-brainer: we would hike the Choishi Michi …
Do you want to make a road trip around Hokkaido? You’ve come to the right place! In this extensive guide, you can read everything you need to know about driving in Hokkaido. Hokkaido covers 20% of the total land area of Japan but only 5% of the total population lives here. That’s why this rugged …
While most people traveling to Japan visit famous cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, Japan offers some pretty stunning nature as well. Traveling through the Japanese Alps was one of the highlights of our month in Japan and in my opinion an underrated region. The Alps are a beautiful region, with mountains over 3000 meters high. …