Report: Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan Border Crossing at Zhibek Zholy
A firsthand report of the Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan border crossing at Zhibek Zholy in May 2019. Includes the latest info, travel times, and humour.
Category: travel
My Kazakhstan Village Homestay Experience in 25 Photos
I had an amazing weekend doing a village homestay in Kaskasu near Shymkent, southern Kazakhstan. A picture tells a thousand words, so here are 25 of them.
My Semi-Disastrous Izu Islands-Hopping Trip
My Izu Islands-hopping plan was simple: 5 days, 5 islands. Kozushima, Shikinejima, Niijima, Toshima, Oshima. Unfortunately, things didn’t exactly turn out as planned.
5 Last-Minute Golden Week Ideas to Avoid Inflated Prices
Here are 5 last-minute Golden Week ideas for those of us who have missed the cheap flights, but still want to make full use of the 10-day holiday!
Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival: See Sakura in February!
Only 80 mins from Tokyo, the Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival offers the chance to see Kawazuzakura, early-blooming cherry blossoms, as early as February.
A Review of North Korean Snacks: Expectation vs Reality
During my trip last September, I was able to purchase 5 North Korean snacks from a local supermarket. Here’s my honest opinion of how each snack tasted.
A Guide to Kaiping China: the Land of Overseas Chinese
I spent hours researching for my visit to Kaiping, China. Here’s a DIY guide to help other ABCs and English-speakers explore the diaolou and their roots!
8 Things to Do in Macau’s Cotai Strip Besides Gambling
The Vegas-inspired Cotai Strip in Macau is lined with casinos, but it’s more than just poker tables. Here are 8 things to do that don’t involve gambling!
The Arirang Mass Games 2018 = A Changing North Korea?
I recently visited North Korea for the Arirang Mass Games. Here are some observations during my trip to the so-called Hermit Kingdom!
5 Top Things to Do in Harbin in Summer
If you’re not going for the Ice Festival specifically, Harbin is better to explore not in the death of winter. Here are 5 top things to do in summer!