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Yangshuo Travel Guide

Introduction We were looking out of the bus window and wondering what to expect, our backpacks crushing our jittery legs. We arrived at Yangshuo and got off the bus. A dozen taxi drivers approached us to get us to the hostel, we politely declined and started walking towards the once sleepy town centre. As weContinue reading “Yangshuo Travel Guide”

Eating at a Buddhist Temple Buffet in Guilin, China

One of the most challenging things about our trip to China has definitely been finding vegetarian food, but we did find amazing places with enough planning. So, what was our strategy you might ask? Well, we read a ton of blogs, used Tripadvisor, and generally, asked very politely the chefs to make special meals. OneContinue reading “Eating at a Buddhist Temple Buffet in Guilin, China”

Visiting the Longsheng Rice Terraces and a Yao Minority Village

The Dragon’s Backbone terraces or Longji rice terraces, located in Longsheng, a couple of hours from Guilin, are incredible structures crafted by the local minorities on the mountainside. There are many sections you can visit, depending on how long you have you can concentrate on one or you can stay overnight and get a moreContinue reading “Visiting the Longsheng Rice Terraces and a Yao Minority Village”

Guilin Travel Guide

Introduction Our excitement of boarding a Chinese bullet train was only matched by the anticipation of disembarking in a place renownedly known for having the “Most beautiful scenery under heaven”. Our first contact with this beautiful region was at 300km/h, all the lush green fields and karst peaks started to appear gradually as the trainContinue reading “Guilin Travel Guide”

Our First Time Experience Travelling in China

Introduction One of the things we were most apprehensive when we decided to go on our (supposed to be) year-long travel was visiting China. The lack of available online resources we’re used to as well as the language barrier and culture shock was something that we thought would be a challenge to move around theContinue reading “Our First Time Experience Travelling in China”

Travel Guide China – Guangxi

Introduction China is a country of myth and mystery, incredibly vast and diverse, a country full of wonder. Here you can find technological hub cities, ancient forests, mountainous regions, and beautiful seaside resorts. With eight major geographical regions with distinct cultural characteristics, it is also certainly not an easy country to draw an itinerary for.Continue reading “Travel Guide China – Guangxi”

Hong Kong Travel Guide

Hong Kong We started our journey, like many others, in London. We sold most of our life, packed a small (probably not small enough) fraction of the rest and we are waiting, all jittery to board our direct flight to Hong Kong. 12 hours later and after a few too many glasses of British AirwaysContinue reading “Hong Kong Travel Guide”