Macau old town is a world heritage site, which means the place is busy with tourists, especially from the China mainland. However, as soon as you get away from the main tourist area, which starts at Saint Paul’s Ruins and finishes at the Senado Square, you will have a totally different experience. The contrast is […]
Japan – Walking around Tokyo: let me guide you!
Spain – How to sleep like a queen (or king) in Andalusia
When I was organizing our stay in Andalusia I made a great discovery that made our trip really special…the Paradores. The Paradore system of accommodation was created at the beginning of the 20th century to promote tourism in Spain. They are usually very charming hotels in historic buildings such as castles, monasteries, palaces…. as you […]
France – Valgaudemar: the French Himalayas
As you would have noticed, Voyagista likes to get out to the mountains to hike. This summer we couldn’t really manage a trip to the Himalayas but instead went to explore a litlle valley in the south part of the French Alps called Valgaudemar. I imagine most of you have never heard of Valgaudemar – […]
USA – Photogenic Antelope Canyon
Whenever I show my photos of this canyon to fellow travelers I receive the same general response – “this place is amazing!” And it is a naturally spectacular place – there is no need for post-trip photoshop! Antelope Canyon is on Navarro indian land in the state of Arizona. You can’t visit the Upper Canyon […]
Cambodia – Feeling like Indiana Jones at Angkor, still possible?
Mexico – Tulum: Sea, Temples and Sun
Malaysia – Penang, a former british settlement
Penang island was a real discovery for us. Tourism in Georgetown has been booming since it got listed as World Heritage site back in 2008: the historical center is undergoing continuing renovation but the place doesn’t feel too touristic yet. Here is a few reasons to go and visit Penang (the fact that there is […]
Switzerland – Solothurn and the Magic Number 11
Taiwan – Traveling deep into Taroko
Despite many years living not far away we had not yet been to Taiwan – we decided to remedy this by finally going as a family to discover the gorges of Taroko on the east coast of the island. In Taroko, the most accessible of the scenic spots are packed with busloads of tourists, therefore it is advisable […]