It felt like I suddenly landed on a different planet. A mix of the living green straight from the jungle and the gigantic man-made sculptures, called Supertrees, towering over my head. Gardens by the Bay in Singapore is a place, that you can’t just go past.
Category: Asia
Asia has so much to offer to the outdoor travellers, culture and food-lovers. I loved climbing the volcanoes during my stay in Indonesia, exploring temples in India, hiking the Himalayas, travelling solo in the Philippines or enjoying the Singapore city life and enormous Gardens by the Bay.
If you are planning a trip to Asia have a look at my article, that will show you how to plan a perfect trip to Asia.
You can read the specific destination guides and useful travel tips from following countries from my travels around Asia:
You can also scroll through the posts below.
For trouble-free packing, have a look at my tips for tips on traveling light and carry on packing list, which is super-helpful for a trip to Asia.
Singapore in 24 hours – what to visit in Singapore in a day to make the most of it!
A country smaller than the Loch Lomond National Park in Scotland. One of the most prosperous and clean places, where you need to be careful about chewing a gum. Full of the tourist attractions and places to visit. Is one day enough to visit Singapore? What are the top places to see in Singapore in 24 hours?
Belur and Halebid Temples – Discover South Indian Architectural Gems
Detailed, intricate, almost a thousand years old carvings engraved in the dark stone covering the whole walls. You can find there gods, dancers, and pictures of battles. Hindu mythology, rulers of the empire or 644 elephants, that none of each looks the same. Discover some of the most impressive architecture and historical places of South India. Described by one of my Indian friends as “Hampi, but smaller”. Belur and Halebid temples in Karnataka. Why do you need to put them on your south Indian itinerary?
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Bangalore in one day – best places to visit with a map + where to rest before your next travels
The capital of the Karnataka region in India, Bangalore (currently known as Bengaluru), is a frequent stopover for travellers visiting South India. What can you see there, especially with a short time? Find the best places to visit in Bangalore in one day (or with only a few hours) and then take some much-needed rest before your next adventures!
How to plan a perfect trip to Asia – tips for your first Asia vacation & how to choose the best travel itinerary
One of the cheapest and the most colourful destinations for travellers – Southeast Asia is a dream come true. Make sure that you plan a trip to Asia properly, choose the backpacking route well and craft the best travel itinerary, avoiding any problems. How? Check below!
Philippines – the beginning of my solo Asian trip
It all felt a bit surreal. I was in a bus going from Abu Dhabi to Dubai airport. Passing all the enormous and shining buildings. I was just about to fly to the furthest place on the western hemisphere that I’ve been so far. Only by myself. I was so excited! Philippines – the land of paradise beaches, coconut trees, colorful reefs, lush jungle and friendly people was waiting for me.
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[Asia 2016] How did I end up in Asia? Philippines, Malaysia & India
10 days, 3 (+2) countries, 11 flights, several boat trips, motorbikes, bus, ferry, jeepney, car & tuk tuk rides.Walking, hitch-hiking, swimming and snorkeling. Laughing, talking, experiencing, smiling, meeting, eating, not-sleeping, singing, drinking, dancing, photographing, tasting and enjoying life!
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India. Manali – at the foot of the mighty Himalayas
Gentle moving and a bit of light coming through the bus windows woke me up. It was still dark outside, but the sun shyly started to show its first rays above the horizon, indicating that the dawn is close. I looked around the bus. Everyone was still asleep, stretched on the chairs, resting heads against the windows or hanging over the armrests. I’ve noticed that the road is not that easy and paved anymore. The bus was jumping on the stones, dust was coming from the wheels and there were cliffs on the sides of the road. Somewhere at the bottom you could see the river waters sparkling in the darkness. It was not the lowland anymore. We were getting closer and closer to the mighty Himalayas.
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Masala Chai
Imagine frosty winter high in the mountains. Blowing wind on the passes over 4000 m. Yaks looking for the food, twirling snowflakes, sharp rocks. People living in the tents, small huts near the roads. Wearing woolen hats, socks, gloves. Trying to keep themselves warm in this bad weather.
New Delhi – Scams in India are real
Big, grey, modern space, with a few colourful spots of people. You can find pieces of carboards, broken trolley in the corner, duty-free alcohol boxes. For the country, that has over 1.2 milliard people, this airport didn’t look like crowded at all.