Yogyakarta, Jogja or Yogya for the intimate, only has 400K inhabitants… 4 millions if you include its agglomeration. An interesting part of Yogyakarta is that it barely has any high buildings.
Surprising Yogyakarta
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Two days in Singapore
Singapore is an interesting city to explore. Because of the British history in the region, the architecture is very similar to the one we could find in Malaysia, except that it is all renovated and bright clean.
Two days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur (KL) is the capital of Malaysia and an important hub in the Southeast Asian region. With more than 7 million inhabitants, Kuala Lumpur is the biggest city we have visited since we left Vietnam 2 month ago…
Koh Tao: the Island for Island Lovers!
Actually, both names are accepted: Koh Tao and Ko Tao as well. It is a small island in the golf of Thailand located north from Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. It used to be …
Georgetown amazing street art
Today you cannot speak of Penang, and Georgetown in particular, without mentioning street art as the walls of the old city are covered with amazing, funny, creative pieces of street art. However it has not always been the case!
Hiking from Penang Hill to the Botanical Garden
We did not leave Penang without visiting Penang Hill. We were not sure what to expect but decided to take that opportunity to get out of George Town for a little hike.
Koh Samui: beaches, jungle… and storms!
Let’s be honest, the only reason we came to Koh Samui is because we were due to go to Koh Tao for scuba diving. Therefore, being in that …
Koh Tao: Paradise for Scuba Diving
Choosing a diving school in Koh Tao was not an easy task. Koh Tao is full of diving clubs so finding one is not the problem but choosing a good one for your PADI license might …
Pai Canyon, the little gem of Pai
Pai canyon is a geological formation of red sandstones offering a picturesque landscape. You can walk on top of these cliffs and climb your way from one to the other.
Pai – Hike to Mae Yen waterfalls
The hike to Mae Yen waterfalls is a relatively easy hike to do on your own if you would like to spend one day in nature once in Pai. It is really not crowded so you can expect to enjoy …
Pai Village, the backpackers heaven
The first time I heard about Pai was when I was preparing for this trip. I came across a picture of Pai Canyon (see related article) as part of a list of “places not to miss off the beaten track”.
In and around Chiang Mai: Bhubing Palace
Bhubing Palace was built to be the residence of the Royal Family and their guests during their visits in Northern Thailand. It was built in 1961
In and around Chiang Mai: hiking to Doi Suthep
Doi Suthep is a very sacred temple who shares its name with the mountain it is on. It is located about 15km from the center of Chiang Mai.
In and around Chiang Mai: Benny’s Cooking Class!
Whoever has tested (good) Thai food would understand why we were looking forward to learn how to reproduce it! There are more than 70 cooking classes in Chiang Mai so it is …
In and Around Chiang Mai: one day with elephants
A day in sanctuary to meet and interact with elephants and even better: elephant babies! An amazing and unforgettable experience in Thailand that should not be missed…