Blog posts in Asia region
Petra is an ancient city located in the southwestern part of Jordan (western Asia) and clearly, a must-see if you visit Jordan. Petra was the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom and flourished as a major trading hub between the 4th century BC and the 1st century AD. The city is renowned for its stunning…
That post aims to provide an overview of some of the amazing places to see in Tokyo, the beautiful modern capital of Japan… … as well as areas close by that you should not miss, like Mount Fuji (only 90 minutes away) … …and the famous & cute snow monkey near Nagano (OK, farther…
Japan’s icy northernmost island is famous for its world-class powder snow, natural hot springs, delicious seafood, and much more. Much of the island is wild and unspoiled, making it a paradise for nature lovers and travel photographers Hokkaido is an all-year-round destination, but winter brings many travel photography opportunities 🤩. My short article is by…
Kyoto was the capital of Japan for more than 1300 years. With 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, more than 1600 temples, incredible gardens, amazing people, colorful ancient shrines, superb food, and so much more, this is a destination to see within your lifetime, for sure, especially if you are passionate about travel photography! I did…
Vientiane, the biggest city and capital of Laos, is a quiet and sleepy city full of wonders from its Buddhist temples to the French colonial-influenced architecture. Vientiane on its own is worth a visit for a couple of days, even if the main touristic attractions are in Luang Prabang and in South Laos (you can…
The most visited areas of Laos, are Vientiane and Vang Viet (Luang Prabang) areas. You can check (in the links) my articles on those amazing places 😊- Fewer visitors take the time to visit the south which has however many wonders to discover, from the Bolaven plateau and its stunning waterfalls and lush forests landscape,…
Luang Prabang in the Northern part of Laos is rightly considered one of the most beautiful cities in Southeast Asia. The political and religious heart of the city is located on a small peninsula between the rivers Mekong and Nam Khan, with endless mountains and lush forests surrounding it. The very quiet and serene town…
Ladakh union territory in northern India stands between the Kunlun and the main Himalayas Mountain ranges, and truly deserves its name which means “land of High passes”. Spectacularly jagged, arid mountains enfold this magical Buddhist ex-kingdom, making that part of the world a dream for travel lovers and photographers for its landscapes, its Tibetan Buddhist…
You’ll find in this post a sample of amazing locations to visit South of Thailand, between Phuket and Krabi, and around the world-famous Phang Nga Bay. I need to disclose that, despite careful planning to be there during the sunny and dry season, the weather during my stay was challenging (really crap 😢 ) so…
In that winter season (at least in the Northern hemisphere) and, as most of us are still waiting for the magic vaccine injections to travel more freely, I thought I would provide a list of 25 amazing beach destinations around the globe for your next vacations. This is obviously a subjective and incomplete list but…