Category: Asia & Pacific

  • Do you like hiking? Hsipaw is perfect for it in Myanmar

    Do you like hiking? Hsipaw is perfect for it in Myanmar

    Hsipaw is an Asian travel tip for all people, that like to go hiking in Myanmar. Within Hsipaw there are also places worth exploring on foot or by bicycle. Here’s my photo-story: Little Bagan in Hsipaw In the north of Hsipaw there are a few Shan temples and stupas to be seen. Most have not…

  • Pyin Oo Lwin: Botanical gardens and good food

    Pyin Oo Lwin: Botanical gardens and good food

    When I arrived in Pyin Oo Lwin my good luck concerning the weather had left me. It was raining non-stop. But that is obviously the risk, if you decide to travel in South East Asia during rainy season. Nevertheless I can give you some advise if you decide to visit the place. Getting around It…

  • You need to see these 5 attractions around Mandalay

    You need to see these 5 attractions around Mandalay

    Mingun Why: The massive, unfinished Paya project impresses Description: Mingun is on the opposite side of Mandalay at the Ayarwaddy river and you’ll most likely cruise there with the tourist ferry. The trip on the river is nice too. King Bodawpaya wanted to build the biggest Paya ever here, but after his death it was…

  • Spirit up! Mount Popa and its stories are waiting for you.

    Spirit up! Mount Popa and its stories are waiting for you.

    Mount Popa is a temple on top of a mountain dedicated to the 37 nats in Burma. Nats are spirits, that the Burmese also honour besides their Buddhist belief. Most nats have once been human beings and have similar stories of standing up to a king and then being executed. Before going up mount Popa…

  • You just need to see the impressive temples of Bagan

    You just need to see the impressive temples of Bagan

    King Anawrahta of the 11th century initiated the construction of many temples in Bagan to worship his conversion to Theravada Buddhism. His successors continued the construction, until – at the end of the 13th century – the mongols came and set an end to it all. If the end really came like this, is unclear,…

  • Pyay: No tourists and awe-inspiring temple ruins

    Pyay: No tourists and awe-inspiring temple ruins

    Hidden places This series covers places where not many tourists show up. Discover the gems, that lie off the beaten tourist track! Only attractions where, during my entire visit, I haven’t come across more than five other international tourists make it into this category. I don’t count local tourists. If you want to go from…

  • Brunch @ Sofitel Bangkok

    Brunch @ Sofitel Bangkok

    Do you like to treat yourself to something special on a Sunday in Bangkok? Well, then one of your options is the Hotel Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit. I was overwhelmed by the amount of things available: A seafood buffet, salad buffet, sushi bar, European warm foods buffet, Asian warm foods buffet, antipasti corner, pizza corner, fruit…

  • Thailand off the beaten path – Don Hoi Lot

    Thailand off the beaten path – Don Hoi Lot

    Hidden places This series covers places where not many tourists show up. Discover the gems, that lie off the beaten tourist track! Only attractions where, during my entire visit, I haven’t come across more than five other international tourists make it into this category. I don’t count local tourists. Experience Thailand off the beaten path…

  • Thailand off the beaten path – Two floating markets

    Thailand off the beaten path – Two floating markets

    Hidden places This series covers places where not many tourists show up. Discover the gems, that lie off the beaten tourist track! Only attractions where, during my entire visit, I haven’t come across more than five other international tourists make it into this category. I don’t count local tourists. Since I’m already quite experienced with…

  • What low cost airlines to use in Asia? The Top 5

    What low cost airlines to use in Asia? The Top 5

    Nobody likes to spend too much money on flying. Keep in mind, that all these airlines are good if you book a flight the normal way. If you change something like the flight route, flight date or have too much luggage they can all become a nuisance by charging extra fees. The top nuisance fee…