Aug. 2025 Genoa (Italian: Genova) is a historic port city in northwestern Italy, known for its rich maritime past, labyrinthine old town, and vibrant cultural life. It’s the capital of the Liguria region and one of the most underrated gems in the Mediterranean, often overshadowed by cities like Rome, Florence, or Venice—yet full of character,… Continue reading (Italy) A Glance at Genova
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(Germany) A Glance at Hamburg
July 2025 Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city and one of Europe’s most important port cities, officially known as the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. Located in northern Germany on the River Elbe, it is a dynamic hub of trade, culture, and innovation, often described as a city that bridges maritime heritage with modern urban… Continue reading (Germany) A Glance at Hamburg
(Germany) A Glance at Dresden
July 2025 Dresden is the capital city of the German state of Saxony, located in eastern Germany along the Elbe River, near the Czech border. It is one of Germany’s most historic and culturally rich cities, often referred to as the “Florence on the Elbe” because of its stunning architecture, art collections, and scenic riverside… Continue reading (Germany) A Glance at Dresden
(Germany) A Glance at Würzburg
July 2025 Würzburg is a historic city in the Franconia region of northern Bavaria, Germany. It’s known for its rich cultural heritage, baroque architecture, and as a center of wine production in the region. Quick Overview: It took us almost an hour and transit trains to get from Munchen Airport terminal to Wurzburg Hbf station.… Continue reading (Germany) A Glance at Würzburg
(Laos) Tailors in Vientiane
May 7-10, 2025 Vientiane was about one hour train by LCR from Vang Vieng. It was our last stop in Laos, and capital of Laos, but it was perhaps the most boring one. We enjoyed the countryside of Laos much better than the city. Unlike other places in Laos, we took bus from Airport to… Continue reading (Laos) Tailors in Vientiane
(Laos) Blue Lagoons in Vang Vieng
May 4-6, 2025 Vang Vieng is the 2nd stop for our trip to Laos. We got there by 1 hour train from Luang Prabang. Vang Vieng is famous for having many blue lagoons, natural caves, and activities. Indeed, it was perhaps the place that we had the most fun in Laos. Again, we called a… Continue reading (Laos) Blue Lagoons in Vang Vieng
(Laos) Relaxing in Luang Prabang
May 1-3, 2025 After a few days of enough sight-seeing in Siem Reap of Cambodia, we took an hour local flight to Laos. The first stop was Luang Prabang. There was only one flight per day by Vietnam Airlines, so we had no choice but to take this evening flight and arrived after dark. Luang… Continue reading (Laos) Relaxing in Luang Prabang
(Cambodia) Siem Reap, More than Angkor Wat
April 26-30, 2025 It has been my lifelong dream to visit the ancient Angkor Wat. I have always loved seeing the ruins blending in with the nature, Seam Reap did not disappoint, and even more. We planned a trip combining Cambodia and Laos, both countries we had never been to. Siem Reap was our first… Continue reading (Cambodia) Siem Reap, More than Angkor Wat
(Germany) A flash visit to Frankfurt
Feb. 2025 I wasn’t planning to visit Frankfurt at first, because it sounded like just another boring big city, where busy Frankfurt Airport located. However, I had a few hours before boarding my flight, so I have decided to pay it a quick visit. Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station was just less than 20min from Frankfurt… Continue reading (Germany) A flash visit to Frankfurt
(Germany) A flash visit to Wiesbaden
Feb. 2025 This is the first time I visited Germany. I have only spent one night at Wiesbaden, the capital of the German state of Hesse, and the second-largest Hessian city after Frankfurt am Main. , but I like it more than Frankfurt. I think it was prettier and more relaxing, definitely a better place for vacation. I… Continue reading (Germany) A flash visit to Wiesbaden