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East Asia
Mongolia was a dream destination. The land of the nomads, green steppes, ancient history, endless blue sky, incredible hospitality, wild horse adventures. And the dream came true. And it was beyond expectations. We wrote this Mongolia Travel Guide based on… Continue Reading →
Khustain Nuruu National Park is a protected area located in central Mongolia. It is home to a number of interesting flora and fauna, as well as the rare and endangered Takhi horse, also known as Przewalski’s horse. We visited the… Continue Reading →
Kashgar, also known as Kashi, is the most western city in China. The region is located between the borders of Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, as well as the Taklamakan desert. Its unique location positioned Kashgar as a strategical destination… Continue Reading →
If you are looking for some of the best treks in the world, search no further than Asia. Indeed, trekking in Asia will take through the Himalayas, deserts, jungle, traditional villages, and endangered wildlife. With so many options for trekking in… Continue Reading →
For adventurers looking to explore remote areas, Altai mountains trekking brings you by glacier-fed rivers, snow-packed passes, turquoise lakes, and high peaks. And a chance to hike where few people seldom go, besides the local Kazakh nomads watching over their… Continue Reading →
How lucky we were to attend a Tibetan Festival at the famous Kandze Monastery! Indeed, the traditional event occurred just as we arrived from our travel to Garzê (or Ganzi). On the day of the festival, Tibetan clad in traditional… Continue Reading →
Dali Old Town is known for its cultural heritage, natural landscape, and ancient fortification walls. Small enough, walk through the narrow cobblestoned streets, passing by tea shops, small restaurants, street vendors selling cheese on a stick or local vegetables. A… Continue Reading →
We are back in Hong Kong, 21 years after our last visit! It’s strange to think this was so long ago… So far we walked a bit through Kowloon, just to get a feel of the city again. With so… Continue Reading →
One of the reasons we wanted to visit the Altai was to attend one of the traditional eagle festivals near Olgii. The Golden Eagle Festival was the perfect opportunity to learn more about the Kazakh culture. What is the Golden… Continue Reading →
Ulaanbaatar is the gateway to Mongolia. Not only all international flights land there but also the country road system start from the capital. Whether you are recovering from your flight or preparing your trip, make sure to spend some time… Continue Reading →
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