Why you need to visit Venice NOW Summer 2023
Why you should visit Venice before it is too late (and no, it has nothing to do with climate change or flooding).
Corso Zundert: the gigantic annual flower event in the Netherlands you’ve probably not heard of
Find out about this huge festival that you've never known about till now.
How to go to China for a short holiday WITHOUT getting a visa in advance! (Updated August
HOW I GOT THIS INFORMATION AND WHY IT'S RELIABLEI could not find a reliable source of information on the internet about visa-free travel, visa-free transits and visa on arrivals in…
Germany’s €9 Euro public transport ticket
Explore all of Germany for just €9 a month in June, July and August 2022! Your quick, no nonsense guide to the €9 ticket ticket! The €9 ticket offer has…
Yun Shui Yao Tulou in Fujian, China
I’m sure you’ve heard of the Tulou buildings in Fujian, China. Typical photos show large round buildings made of soil and mud, with dark roofs and an internal circular courtyard.…
May 2024 Spring Xiamen Tea Fair: a unique holiday for tea lovers
The Spring edition of the 2024 Xiamen Tea fair is on again for 4 days in May. Read about it and learn why it's a perfect bleisure trip here.
Reading bus timetables in China
In this article, I’ll explain how to read bus timetables in China. Of all the bus timetables I've seen in various cities in China, they are all in this same…
Somerset Software Park Hotel, Xiamen – A business trip hotel
Revised 0ctober 4th 2020 This post is about one of the hotels I stayed at in Xiamen, the Somerset Software Park Hotel. Watch the video to see a tour of…
Nan Putuo Temple, Xiamen, in Fujian, China
Overview:Attraction type: Architectural, Chinese Buddhist temple, lookouts over the cityEntry is freeHow to get here: Any bus that goes to Xia Da Nan Putuo “夏大(南普陀)站” Accessibility: With help, you can…
Harbin: The ultimate winter destination for ice and snow enthusiasts
Indoor skiing, museums, ice and snow sculptures, local food, and ice cream: all the things you can do in winter in Harbin, China.