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The Leaning Tower of Pisa, a world-renowned icon of Italy, has long captured the imaginations of travelers worldwide. I vividly remember reading about this architectural marvel in my school textbooks as a child, marveling at its curious tilt and intriguing history. Few years back, I had the incredible opportunity to visit this iconic landmark in…
In the quiet dawn of a new day in Indonesia, I found myself at Borobudur Temple, the ancient temple with a story to tell. It was an early start, and we joined a small group of fellow travelers, all eager to witness the sunrise. Borobudur Temple is famous not only as a UNESCO World Heritage…
Brussels is the beautiful capital city of Belgium, known for being the nation’s political and commercial hub. In recent years, however, the city has gradually emerged as a cultural hotspot and a top tourist destination in Europe. Home to some world-class museums, fine dining institutions, impressive Art Nouveau architecture, and plenty of other gems, Brussels…
It’s really a shame to spend only 24 hours in Rome, Italy. If not for the hullabaloos of our flight to Europe, we could’ve spent another day in the Italian capital. Nevertheless, we stuck with our vacations to Italy itinerary and visit as many tourist attractions as we can within 24 hours. This is not…
With the cancellation of my Thello overnight train from Venice to Paris, I blamed myself for booking Thello over TGV. When I found out that 25Hours Hotel Terminus Nord is right in front of Gare du Nord, which is where TGV trains arrive and depart Paris, I had another self-conflict episode on why I didn’t…
First was indicated on the title to note that I’ll definitely go back to Europe. Unlike some of the posts here helping you create your travel itinerary, this article will essentially list some of the setbacks during my first trip out of Asia. Yes, you’ve heard it right! With years of traveling, the longest flight…
The pros and cons of a ski trip in Switzerland If you’ve always dreamed of skiing in Switzerland, you’re not alone. The Swiss Alps continue to be one of the most sought after skiing destinations in the world, and it’s easy to see why – snow-capped mountains, crystal clear lakes, and delicious food are just…
Choosing between Sapa and Halong Bay was a tough one. The adventurer in me picked Sapa over Halong Bay based on stories from friends and on what I read online. That was during my first visit to northern Vietnam in 2017 during my 100-day backpacking trip. With that, I promised to go back to experience…
Back at my hostel in Old Quarters, I was worried about my scheduled Hanoi Old Quarter Food Tour that day. It was already 3 PM and the rain was non-stop. Last time I had a Hanoi evening street eats, rain joined our group. I was praying hard for the weather to be fine this time….
On my previous trips to Bangkok, I’ve stayed and featured budget places to stay on the backpacking capital of Southeast Asia. Several Bangkok hostels served as my abode because my budget was a bit tight on those trips. On my recent visit to Bangkok, my friends and I decided to take the accommodation option one…