The Hutongs 🏡 of Beijing Hutongs, part of the culture of China. Hutongs (simplified Chinese: 胡同; traditional Chinese: 衚衕) are narrow streets or alleys. You can typically find Hutongs in North Chinese cities, among which Beijing. The hutongs in Beijing are formed by linking courtyard residences. Also known as: “Siheyuan”. Hutong neighborhoods were in their turn […]
Read MoreBridge over the river Kwai, Kanchanabury, Thailand
Bridge over the river Kwai In the Mid-West of Thailand, the Khwae Yai river (big Khwae) flows. Also known as: “the river Kwai”. Over the Big Kwai, a bridge was built in the year 1943. This bridge was built just before the Big Kwai river merges with the little Kwai river and jointly become the […]
Read MoreThe HellFire Pass & Memorial trail, Kanchanabury, Thailand
The Hellfire Pass & Memorial trail In WWII, Thailand was occupied by the Japanese. The Japanese took prisoners of war (Western Allied forces and Asian forced labourers) who were used and forced to build a Railway (Death Railway) going from Siam (Bangkok) to Burma (Myanmar). Kanachnabury is a Thai village in the Mid-West of Thailand, […]
Read MoreSai Yok Noi waterfall, Kanchanabury, Thailand
Sai Yok Noi Waterfall The Sai Yok Noi waterfall is part of the Sai Yok national park, located in the Tenasserim hills. You can get to the Sai Yok Noi waterfalls by following highway 323 for 100 kilometers from Kanchanabury. Picture: Local relaxing Picture: Sai Yok Noi waterfall The waterfall is well known as a […]
Read MoreChristmas in Vienna, Austria; Schönbrunn Palace
Christmas in Vienna! (Schönbrunn; the castle of Sissi) You can find the Schönbrunn palace 6 kilometers from the city center of Vienna in the Hietzing neighbourhood. The Schönbrunn premises, castle and garden, is about 167 acres big. The Schönbrunn palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Vienna. Especially since Franz Joseph and his […]
Read MoreThe Lebua State Tower Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
Write-Up- Lebua State Tower Hotel Who doesn’t know this hotel? A 5 star ⭐️ hotel, with its signature rooftop bar, featured in the movie: “the Hangover”. No, the rooms are not cheap, but they are freaking amaze-balls! The views from the upper rooms over Bangkok are just breathtaking.. You can hear the busy city-sounds from below […]
Read MoreTegallalang rice terraces, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Tegallalang rice terraces If there is one place that you should see in Bali, it would be the Tegallalang rice terraces. You can find this jaw-dropping site just North of Ubud. Picture: Rice fields Picture: Rice fields The irrigation system used in the rice fields has an interesting story. It is said that the technique […]
Read MoreWat Pho: the North side reclining Buddha, Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Pho, The North side Wat Pho, a Buddhist temple right in the middle of busy Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. One of the sightseeing hot-spots for many backpackers traveling around Asia. The Wat Pho area is divided by Thanon Chetuphon in a North and South side. On the North side, you can find the massage […]
Read MoreClarke Quay, Singapore
Clarke Quay, Singapore Singapore’s hottest spot for entertainment, nightlife and good food is located at an old boat quay along the Singapore River in the center of the city. Once an important trade hub, Clarke Quay was reinvented as a colorful and vibrant party center, with plenty to do, see, eat and drink. Although the […]
Read MoreWat Pho: the South side temple, Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Pho, The South side Wat Pho, a Buddhist temple right in the middle of busy Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. One of the sightseeing hot-spots for many backpackers traveling around Asia. The Wat Pho area is divided by Thanon Chetuphon in a North and South side. On the North side, you can find the massage […]
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