Azerbaijan is full of hidden gems, and Sheki is one of them. You seldom find a small town with enough activities to pique your interest for more than a few days. Sheki was small, yet it had so much to offer that I stayed there for almost a week. The Sheki we know of today […]
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9 things to do in Baku, Azerbaijan
If there was a city that surprised me, it has to be Baku. I did not expect to find a modern, aesthetically pleasing and cosmopolitan city in this part of the world. As I entered the city from another sleepy town in Azerbaijan, I could not help but gasp at what I saw. Baku was […]
Qilian, a hidden gem waiting for you to discover!
Known as the Switzerland of the East in books, Qilian is a picturesque town that you would not expect in Asia. Yet ask a Chinese tourist where Qilian is and you will probably expect a confused look. Despite how journalists describe Qilian, it never became a famous place. Moreover, its remote location deters tourists from […]
Why Chengdu in China needs to be on your bucket list
Step aside Beijing and Shanghai! Chengdu is the other city you must visit when planning a trip to China. Home to the best food in China, Chengdu delights not just your taste buds, but also your other senses. There are many things to do in Chengdu, so you can easily keep yourselves busy. Here are […]
3 ancient cities in Yunnan that you have to visit
There are thousands of ancient cities and towns in China, and hundreds just in Yunnan. Your time is precious, but you cannot decide which ones to visit. Which ancient places are worth your time? Here are six ancient cities and towns in Yunnan that are relatively more interesting, of which three of them should definitely […]
Wat Pha Sorn Kaew, Thailand’s Most Beautiful Temple
You have seen many temples, but I am sure never something like Wat Pha Sorn Kaew. Wat Pha Sorn Kaew is arguably the best representation of a new era of Buddhist architecture. Set on a mountain peak, the various temple buildings are decorated with more than five million mosaic and pottery pieces. My initial thoughts […]
What you can do in and around Bangkok in 5 days
Like 33 million other people, you too will be spending some time in Bangkok as you explore what Thailand has to offer. You might already have some bucket-list items to complete, such as visiting the Grand Palace, temples or Chatuchak market. However do not be too quick to seal off that list! Here is my […]
You should explore Thailand’s Bang Pa-In Summer Palace
The Bang Pa-in Summer Palace was a surprising find for me. While most people skip it for a direct transfer between Bangkok and Ayutthaya, I decided to give this place a shot. The entrance to the palace was extremely crowded, comprised mostly of Thai people who were here for the weekend. As soon as I […]
