Did you know that the shoes sizes in Japan are completely different from what we are used to and the local phones are unable to turn off the camera sound? Keep reading and find out why. Did yo knowPeople Dress Very Conservatively – Japanese women dress very conservatively. Women will wear dresses and skirts that go past their knees and are very flowy. Their shoulders … Continue reading 10 Things You Don’t Expect When Visiting Japan
The old town section of Lopburi was once a vibrant hotspot for locals until one day it got taken over by wild monkeys. Desolate shops, buildings and streets was all I could see, instead of people there was monkeys everywhere. It kind of reminded me of the jungle book. Continue reading The Monkey Temple in the Monkey Town of Lopburi
Today’s interview features Dani, an Italian expat living in Singapore. Continue reading and find out how and why she moved there. Continue reading The Expat Interview: Dani in Singapore
For most of the expats living in Hanoi, Tay Ho is the prime location for a good night out. A 15 minute drive out of Hanoi’s famous old quarter will bring you to an area full of artisan cafes, sophisticated clubs and convenient street food (with seafood being a known delicacy near the west lake). Tay Ho is the predominately go-to hotspot since many of … Continue reading Where to party in Tay Ho
What life is really like as an expat in Bangkok. Interview with Krystina, a Czech girl in the Thai capital. Continue reading The Expat Interview: Kristyna in Bangkok
The Bartizan Hotel encapsulates what Galle is famous for – it’s colonial past. The building was an old Dutch structure that has now been carefully renovated to a boutique hotel while keeping the original architectural elements intact. Perched peacefully at the edge of the Indian ocean, it felt like stepping back in time, somewhere where life was going on a slower pace. We stayed in … Continue reading The Bartizan Galle: A Step Back in Time
Sapa is a small rural town located in northern Vietnam, famous for its many, many rice fields, breath-taking mountainous range and relaxed atmosphere. After a long bus journey from Hanoi, I was greeted by a vivid sunrise as I stepped off the bus into Sapa. Unsure what to do or where to go though I was happy to finally stretch my legs. There were several … Continue reading Going on a 12 hour trek in Sapa when you hate trekking
