Irkutsk – Exploring a Siberian city
Made the first stop of my Trans-Siberian adventure at the Siberian city of Irkutsk, an unexpectedly interesting city with lots of stories to tell. Wouldn’t have thought a Siberian city would look like that …
Trans-Siberian Railway adventure
Photographs from a Trans-Siberian Railway trip. Information regarding buying tickets, packing essentials, tips and more. Beijing to Moscow, with stops at Irkutsk, Yekaterinburg, and St Petersburg.
Beijing – Entranced in the Capital of China
My travels across China finally brought me to truly amazing megacity of Beijing, the last stop of my one month journey across China, before the Trans-Siberian Railway to Europe.
Yubeng – Hiking the Sacred Mountains of Yunnan
Trekking to Yubeng, the village hidden within the mountains at the Yunnan-Tibetan border. 4 days across snow-capped peaks, deep valleys, alpine forests, secluded lakes and waterfalls in buses, 4wds, and on foot.
Shangri-La: A day in Lost Paradise
How I nearly died- and survived in the Tibetan town of Gyalthang, popularly romanticised as Shangri-La, 3,200m above sea level, surrounded by lush grasslands and soaring mountains.
Lijiang in 5 days – Chasing tigers and dragons
Plunging gorges, soaring snowy peaks, alpine lakes, and an ancient old town. 5 days in Lijiang, where there is much to do, and as many tourists to match.
Dali – History meets Hipsters in the Highlands
3 days in and around Dali, the ancient kingdom at the edge of Erhai Lake in Yunnan, China. Exploring traditional markets, historic towns, ancient temples, rice fields, hiking trails, and hipster cafes, no less.
Kunming – Backpacking the City of Eternal Spring
4 days exploring attractions in Kunming, the City of Eternal Spring, the lively and lovely capital of mountainous province of Yunnan in China, 2000m above sea level.
Travelling Overland from Singapore to China
All the information you’ll need if you’re planning to travel overland from Singapore to China. Or beyond.
3 week Thailand itinerary
A little off the beaten path, and possible some of the best places to visit in Thailand, all in a 3 week itinerary.