Vietnam
Ha Long City - empty streets during Tet
We also stayed in Ha Long city during the lunar new year, Vietnamese people call this time of the year: Tet. It's this week where the whole …
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Vietnam
Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay - cruising time
Around 3000 jagged limestone pinnacles scattered around the bay of the defending dragon, the literal meaning in vietnamese, and all around …
Vietnam
Yen Tu Mountain - close to buddha’s breath
Our hotel receptionist recommended a trip to Yen Tu mountain for us. He organised a driver who took us there and picked us up again when we …
Vietnam
Hanoi - hustle and bustle in the city
We arrived on a Friday night in Hanoi the capital of Vietnam. With a round 8 million people, the second biggest city in the country. We …
China
Beijing - everything under control
End of January I went with Elise for a little weekend trip up north. On our arrival in Beijing, we immediately felt the friendliness of the …
China
The Chinese Great Wall - first of it's kind
There are several sections of the Great Wall that have been restored and are easy accessible for visits and walks for foreigners. One of …
China
Chinese trains - light speed
Chinese speed trains are among the fastest in the world . The Fuxing train connecting Shanghai to Beijing runs under 4,5 hours for its 1300 …
China
Shanghai - a stroll around Hongkou and Yangpu
Today I went through the narrow lanes of different quarters of the city, equipped with a little guidebook, Elise gave me as a present. It's …
China
Shanghai - New arrival
It's my second time in the land of the rising sun. Now I know my way around, at least a bit, so arriving here felt familiar, especially in …
Austria
Back through Austria – slowing down at Zenzsee
The last part of the trip was already the way back, taking us through Austria. Instead of rushing home, we made a two-day stop at Zenzsee, …