Beside the worldwide famous skyline and the Peak, there's a fabulous food scene to discover, a creative local street art, many gorgeous markets, and -believe it or not- stunning outdoors! One way or another, this city will surprise you...
We stayed almost a year in Indonesia, expats, based in Jakarta. Unfortunately we had to eat, therefore, we had to work -and couldn't spend all our time traveling. But, still, we took the time to explore the islands and discover heavenly places. Let me think back to these amazing memories...
"If you're not where your want to be, if you don't have what you want to have, if you're not where you think you should be at this particular point, it has nothing to do with the system but it has everything to do with the fact that you're not making the sacrifices. Make your dream become a reality, because if you don't you'll be working for somebody else to make their dreams become a reality."
Sometimes project is so big, so fuzzy and so scary that you simply don't want to contemplate it at all. But you can do something about that, and you can do it right now.
It is not uncommon to hear people saying they've seen everything in Hong Kong once they've ticked all the boxes on their check list. But the truth is, beneath its skyscrapers and temples, there are lots of great alternative things to do in Hong Kong, that are not too hard to find, and absolutely worth the effort...
We lived in Indonesia for a year, and were lucky to have Bali as our 'weekend destination'. We spent a lot of time on the island of Gods, and we loved it. We hated it. We loved it. We hated it -you see my point. My question is: why the hell does everyone LOVE Bali so much? What about the 17.000 other island in Indonesia, and Southeast Asia, and the rest of the world? It might be the exotic weather, the down-to-earth lifestyle, the laid-back vibes, or maybe...
Although Hong Kong was under British colonial rule for 100 years, the city kept its Chinese traditions and habits in the blood, and that's what makes it so special. Mid Autumn Festival is one of the most charming and colorful events celebrated in HK. The Festival features a broad array of celebrations, including huge thematic lantern displays and carnivals, as well as various cultural shows and performances...
Tokyo. The sublime, the vibrant, the dazzling, the futuristic. TOKYO. First time I set foot in the city, I couldn't believe it -is that all real or am I in a movie scene? The language, the food, the culture, the architecture, the humor, EVERYTHING is different from what I know. It's thrilling. Since I've discovered the city, I can't help coming back again and again.
Last April, I went on my very first journey in mainland China -I told you how Beijing amazed me. I've discovered the greatness, the immensity that reflects of the country's identity. The Summer Palace represents it well. The Imperial family's old summer retreat is absolutely HUGE -it's hard to believe it's only half and hour ride from the city. Surrounded by mountains, the Lake Kunming (opening the video) offers an incredible view. And the Great Wall! (...)
Singapore... A heady combination of Malay, Indian, Chinese and Western influences, Singapore is a thrilling cultural melting pot. Beautiful architecture, great foodcourts filled with delicious food, contemporary art, stunning gardens -all this and more. Discover Singapore's emblematic places through my eyes -my sketches.
I know it's scary. Even though you think you're ready, you have this thing that holds you back. THE FEAR. What keeps us from living our lives and achieving our dreams. The most commun reason why people don't travel.
Dropping everything to travel the world does take some courage. But you know what? You won't be the first person doing it. We've all been scared, lost and panicked at some point. As J. Berryman said, we must travel in the direction of our fear.
Which Meike did. She left her comfort zone in Germany to start her own company and move to Hong Kong. Today, she shares with us her 5 tools and tactics to overcome the fear of change.
According to all these travelers, travel should change my life. -Come on, it's just a trip. I will be back in six months, and I'll take back my life riiight where I left it. At least, that's what I thought. Then, once arrived in New Zealand, people kept telling me it was “just the beginning“.
The beginning of what? - Of a new perception of life. A new lifestyle.
If you're asking yourself why in the world you'd leave friends, habits & comfort for the unknown, well, here's the answer: this is NOT just a trip. It changes everything. The way you see life. Your definition of happiness. Your priorities. Your dreams. Your future.
When you think about the places you'd like to visit in your life, China comes usually on top, with the Great Wall -and that's all. Living in Hong Kong, I've now heard about many fantastic China destinations I was unaware of before.
Buddhist grottos, national parks, wide deserts, spectacular land forms, high mountains... Did you know that China's vast territory endows the country with some of the most beautiful natural scenery on Earth?
To all those who have been asking me why - this question I can hardly find words to answer to. To all those who can't understand why in the hell would I leave everything behind, including people I love the most, to go on a solo road trip. And why this trip never ended.
Jedidiah Jenkins quit a job he loved to ride his bicycle from Oregon to the southern tip of Patagonia, alone with himself. Friend and filmmaker Kenny Laubbacher joined him to ask him the question: WHY?
Jenkins' answer is poignant. The Thousand Year Journey is a sublime paean to travel & adventure. To LIFE.
I drove around New Zealand for a six months journey, alone with my car, my camera & my notebooks, exploring new wanders every single day. Some of these discoveries appeared as "the" things that make New Zealand so special. A wonderland. Unexpected encounters, great landscapes, national parks, incredible cities...
That's a strange impression. I feel like I'm on a small aircraft, on my way to skydive. I'm tempted to jump, but still measuring the risks with this blend of fright and excitement. So many reasons not to jump. After all, isn't a dream supposed to stay what it is -fictive?
One day, someone should explain me where this paradoxical fear of happiness comes from. The door opens. I jump. The Earth is stunning, from here! I forgot my fears in the plane, dazzled. Every sensation is magnified tenfold. I'm alone, in the other side of the world, gone for the solo trip that made me dream for so long...
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