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Right after the diving experience, I have been picked up and transported to an area near Kinabatangan River for the jungle safari. Kinabatangan River Kinabatangan River is the second longest river in Malaysia. It is known for its remarkable wildlife and fascinating habitats. The World Wildlife Fund states that the Kinabatangan River is one of … Read more
I wanted to do my PADI Open Water certification. It is the first certification available for divers. Mabul Island So I looked around the Borneo and found Mabul Island. It is close to Sipadan Island, which is called one of the most beautiful diving sites in the world. To be able to dive there, you … Read more
One of the best things I did in China was a photo session in different Chinese outfits. I did something similar in Japan in Geisha and Maiko outfits, and I must say; it is a great experience and souvenir! So when I got addicted to Chinese novels in ancient settings, photoshoot in traditional gowns was … Read more
Before going to China, you have to download a couple of apps. Especially if you go backpacking as I did, without the help of the travel company 🙂 VPN People joke around that China has two Great Walls; the iconic ancient Great Wall that was protecting the empire from invaders, and digital Great Firewall, blocking … Read more
China is a vast country and to get anywhere; you would most definitely need to use many different kinds of transportation. So let me describe what I have learned while backpacking through China 🙂 Traveling long and short distances is relatively easy, and I did not face many challenges there. Even though the level of … Read more
Longsheng (also known as Longji or Dragon’s Back) Rice Terraces are located around three hours drive away from Guilin. Because of that, you will need to allocate a day for this trip. The rice terraces are built into the hillside, and are 600+ years old and are still in use! For now, the rice fields … Read more
The Hallelujah Mountains in Avatar were inspired by Heavenly Pillar in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. That is why most of the westerners call them as Avatar Mountains instead of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. I never managed to pronounce it correctly 🙂 It is also is China’s first national park. Even though it is said that … Read more
Zhangjiajie is a charming town with plenty of things to do. Have you seen Avatar movie? Do you remember Pandora? Yep, the inspiration came from Zhangjiajie Park. But Zhangjiajie is not only that. You can also find Tianmen Mountain there, with unforgettable views and loads of stairs 🙂 If you want to climb to Heaven’s … Read more
Dongchuan Red Soil is regarded as the world’s most imposing red earth. Some say it is even better than the one in Rio de Janeiro. I can say that it is a hidden gem for every photographer. The colors are stunning; the red soil, different shades of crops, blue sky. Because of the fantastic colors, … Read more
My next stop was Kunming. I came to the city because I wanted to go to Dongchuan – God’s Palette. I will write about that part later on. Because of the transportation, I decided to stay an extra day in Kunming and found out that there is a pretty nice area around 1h-1,5h away from … Read more
As I wrote before, Xi’an is the oldest surviving capital of ancient China. It was capital for 13 imperial dynasties, with 73 emperors in total. When China got unified for the first time by Qin dynasty, the capital was located to the northwest of Xi’an. The city was also the eastern end of the Silk … Read more
When I was looking at the itinerary for Xi’an, I have stumbled across many people mentioning Mount Hua Shan. They were posting pictures of the epic plank walk. So the second I saw them I was totally in! Mount Huashan (Chinese: 华山; pinyin: Huà Shān) also knows as “western great mountain,” is one of the … Read more
Xi’an is the oldest surviving capital of ancient China. It was capital for 13 imperial dynasties, with 73 emperors in total. When China got unified for the first time by Qin dynasty, the capital was located to the northwest of Xi’an. The city was also the eastern end of the Silk Road so it can … Read more
You can’t visit Beijing and not go to The Great Wall! I mean, come on! The question is, how much time do you have? And how much do you love crowds? I’ve read a lot about how crowded some parts of the Wall are and decided to do the 4-5h hike from wild part to … Read more
I just came back from China!!!! Yey! It was two weeks full of a workout!! In a couple of years from now, I will remember two things; huge crowds -apparently that was nothing, compared to national holidays. That’s what they told me, yeaaah, sure…; and stairs! Wherever I wanted to go, I had to climb … Read more
Nikko is a mountain town located 2 hours away from Tokyo. That makes it a perfect destination for one day trip. Nikko is not only full of rich history, amazing shrines but also is home to breathtaking natural vistas. The region boasts scenic mountain landscapes, lakes, waterfalls, hot springs, and hiking trails. Nikko is famous … Read more
I previous posts I have mentioned already that Tokyo is a humongous bustling city with so many activities. I have already written about the vistas from which you can check out the Tokyo from above. As well as, all the cool restaurants and cafes I have been to 🙂 So in this post, I will … Read more
