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 […]
The 9 personalities you will find while hitchhiking
One amazing thing about hitchhiking is that you get to meet many different people along the way. You could be with someone who is struggling to make ends meet in one ride and a rich man with a sports car in another. Everyone has his own story, which you would slowly discover throughout the ride. […]
Here are the top 10 Uyghur food that you must try!
For many of us, trying out new food is part of the travel experience. Whenever I visit a new place, I always try to head to the bazaar to see what food the locals usually eat. In addition, I would walk up to random restaurants and cafes just to stalk what the locals are eating. […]
9 things to do in the cultural capital of Kashgar
Kashgar is a city full of charms and like no other. Despite being in China, Kashgar does not feel like a typical Chinese city. Yet its Uyghur identity and culture does not quite make it Middle Eastern or Central Asian either. I would say that Kashgar, home of the Uyghurs, is a unique blend of […]
Why Southern Xinjiang needs to be on your bucket list
Looking for a place in China that does not have too many tourists, yet still has enough activities to wow you over? Look no further because such places hardly exist anymore. Thankfully, southern Xinjiang is still out of the Chinese tourist’s radar due to its tense security situation. Nevertheless, southern Xinjiang is an extremely safe […]
7 things you can do in Qinghai in China
Before visiting Qinghai in China, I must admit that I have not heard of this province! Ironically Qinghai is the fourth largest province in China, yet many people are unaware of its existence. What is there to see in Qinghai? Here are 7 amazing things you can do in Qinghai to justify the effort getting […]
The ultimate Sichuan food guide
So, you are planning to visit Sichuan for the pandas and you are wondering what you can eat there? Lucky you because Sichuan offers one of the best cuisines in China! You can find Sichuan food all over Chinese because of how tasty it is. Here is the ultimate Sichuan food guide that will help […]
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 […]
6 Yunnan street food you must try
You have heard of Chinese food, seen it at the corner of the street or even tried it somewhere. However, there is not just one type of Chinese food. Every province has its own specialities and the taste is also wildly different within the same province. While Yunnan is not famously known for its food, […]
