Almaty was the capital of Kazakhstan until 1997 when it was moved to Astana (now Nursultan). One of the reasons given for the move was because of Almaty’s geographical location–it is in a southeast corner of the country. I, on the other hand, moved and traveled down south from Astana to Almaty due to the extreme cold of Astana.
The city of Astana, now called NurSultan, was my first stop on an extended Central Asian adventure last October 2019. Known today as Kazakhstan’s futuristic capital city, NurSultan certainly is a tough place to live because of its harsh cold climate but still, it is well worth a short visit. You can see NurSultan's main sights...
Yerevan and its history can be traced back to Noah and his descendants. No wonder why this city overflows with great history and rich cultural heritage. Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia, is packed with museums, art galleries, and very stately Soviet-era buildings. If you’re pondering your next city trip, ignore the usual Paris...
Tbilisi, the beating heart of Georgia, is a bustling city full of attractions, historical sights, great food, and cheap wine! No doubt, this city is confidently sealing its reputation as the Caucasus‘ most cosmopolitan city. If you’re already convinced and ready to jumpstart your next holiday here, I’ve put together the perfect...
Iran's exceptional artistic heritage and the incredibly hospitable and friendly people make visiting the land of Ancient Persia a fascinating experience. I visited Iran for the first time last September 2019 and my visit was truly unforgettable. So without further ado, let me share with you my 4-day Tehran itinerary...
Deciding what to do and what to see in Colombo depends on how much time you have (and your budget as well.) If you only have 2 days in Colombo (like me…) but surely don’t want to miss those must-see places in this beautiful city, this is for you. In this blog, I’ve put together the perfect 2-day Colombo itinerary...
Although China is a massive country, I have always kind-of known where to go if ever I visit Mainland China someday. And that someday happened last November! Because most economy flights from Manila fly to Shanghai and Beijing, it’s pretty easy to jumpstart a traveler’s China itinerary in either of these two Chinese cities.
Beijing, China’s capital city, is brightened by its glorious past. Having served as the capital of the country for more than 800 years, it is home to some of the finest remnants of China’s imperial past. That’s why I didn’t skip this massive city even though I only have two days remaining in my China travel itinerary.
Want to explore the Avatar mountains with your own camera? Well, I do and…I did! The box-office movie ‘Avatar’ released in 2010 has made Zhangjiajie a world-famous travel destination for tourists seeking 'Hallelujah Mountain' traces. All the tourists came to Zhangjiajie are overwhelmed by the peculiar amazing forest landform...
Shanghai is a renowned international metropolis drawing more and more attention from all over the world. When I visited Shanghai last November 2017, I found the perfect blend of cultures - the modern and the traditional; and the western and the oriental. Western customs and Chinese traditions intertwined and formed...