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.
Some will say Angkor Wat the most beautiful temple in Angkor. I agree on one thing: it's the biggest, probably the most impressive in terms of architecture. But for me, things got really interesting when I found myself lost in a temple, with no noise but singing birds and the wind blowing the trees leaves.
Situated just off the Lombok's west coast, Bali's more rugged sister island, the Gili Islands are made up of three tiny teardrop islands: Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan. If you are looking for a quiet alternative to conclude your trip perfectly or to recover after a long trek, come to the Gilis...
The trail wends its way 19.4km through New Zealand's oldest National Park and a dual World Heritage Area. Featuring an incredible volcanic terrain, unique and dramatic landscapes and a range of endemic flora, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a beautiful playground for avid hikers and photographers...
We spent 3 beautiful days wandering in the golden metropolis, surprised to discover such an easy going and friendly city. You can actually breathe the real Spanish atmosphere there! To make sure you experience Madrid as much as you can, I've picked up 10 essential things to do when you visit Madrid. Buen viaje!
National sport of Thailand, Muay Thai is a combat sport similar to boxing and martial art. It uses the entire body, incorporating punches, kicks, elbows and knee strikes. It is so popular that instead of watching a fight, you can simply try it yourself and put yourself through the gruelling training of champions... I tried Muay Thai, and I loved it!
I've been to Thailand many times now, and this temple is by far one of the most beautiful discoveries I've had the chance to make. Wat Pha Last is nestled in the forest, a few kilometers down the road to Doi Suthep. Built on the top of a rock, this Buddhist temple is completely out of sight, lost in the lush jungle, as peaceful as it can get. You won't find any tourists here, any tuk tuk or food stall, but only butterflies, Buddhas and monks.
Some say it's a little Hong Kong in Taiwan style, other say it's much more messy than that... Actually, Taipei is a perfect blend of what travelers love about Southeast Asia combined with some of Northeast Asia's particularities. Our trip was short and rainy, but we still got enough sunshine and energy to enjoy this creative capital...
Situated half way of our Yunnan trip itinerary, Lijiang is a gorgeous old town dating to the late Song dynasty. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, it used to be part of the legendary Silk Road. We wanted a break from the spirited road trip, some time to slow down, explore Lijiang and discover the Naxi ethnic minority. The Blue Indigo came as an evidence...
Suffice it to say that I've fallen in love with Indonesia. In Bali, there's the best and the worst, so you'd better keep moving to find the place that will really charm you. Then you'll eventually understand why the hell people love it so much. For us, this place is called Uluwatu. With its easygoing spirit, it's the place that kind of... make sense, shall we say?
You can spend the day overflying desert islands and the night trekking on a volcano; attend a cooking class on the morning and ride a zipline in the jungle with wild monkeys around you on the afternoon. In short, it's a whole different world that awaits you with surprises you won't even imagine... Pack your flip-flops, swimsuit and passport. You're off to a big adventure!
Set amongst Fujian Province's rice, tea and tobacco fields stands a very unique architecture treasure : the Tulou. Large earthen houses dating back centuries built along a circular or square floor plan. Housing a whole clan -up to 800 people!-, the Tulou houses function as village units, and are still inhabited today... Are you ready for a journey back in time?
We've all experienced that prickly sensation, when you just can’t seem to keep cool or drink enough fluids. How could you adjust to Hong Kong summer heat, when it's 20°C inside and 34°C outside? Do not desperate, you will eventually get used to these temperatures, and you might even enjoy it!. Are you ready for a season of beautiful clear skies, great outdoor parties and lot of FUN?
Nusa Lembongan is the kind of place where you find yourself immersed in adventure and the outdoors. Some would say there's not much to do besides lying on the beach, however we found ourselves pretty busy during our stay -between a swim with massive mantas, cliff jumps, sunrise jog on the beach and Bintangs with the locals. Get ready for a journey in the Bali of your dreams...
Krystle has traveled the world shooting extreme sports. She has now chosen a nomadic lifestyle, moving seamlessly from adventure to adventure, documenting the places and the people along the way with stunning photography. The artist enjoys being cut off from civilization and immersed in adventure for weeks. “In a past life, I used to have that thing called a home…” says Krystle.
The Similan Islands, a string of islands off the West Coast of Thailand, are clear blue diamonds in the Andaman Sea. The secret to enjoy this piece of paradise is to stay overnight. Then you'll have the glorious beaches virtually to yourself in the golden hours before the boats begin arriving at about 11am and after they've all departed at about 3pm. Simply magic
We stayed in Phuket only a couple of days, time to relax and organize our trip to the Similan Islands. Which means we had three main priorities when we choose the hotel: the situation, the swimming pool and the Spa. I remembered the photos of the insaaanely huge pool I saw on Deevana Plaza Phuket Instagram, so we decided to go for it...
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