Traveling in Asia - Chris Travel Blog https://www.christravelblog.com/destinations/asia/ Combined leisure & business travel; the efficient way! Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:13:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://www.christravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-favico-ctb-32x32.jpg Traveling in Asia - Chris Travel Blog https://www.christravelblog.com/destinations/asia/ 32 32 THAILAND – Chiang Rai Elephant Valley camp; a TRUE animal friendly sanctuary https://www.christravelblog.com/thailand-chiang-rai-elephant-valley-camp-a-true-animal-friendly-sanctuary/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:13:33 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=27267 The elephant is an iconic animal in Thai culture but often misused as a tourist attraction. When I planned my 3-week Thailand itinerary I of course had to visit an elephant sanctuary. My kids wanted that too. So, I had to find a Chiang Rai [read more]

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]]> TURKEY – The best 2 week west Turkiye itinerary: An ultimate road trip https://www.christravelblog.com/turkey-the-best-2-weeks-west-turkiye-itinerary-an-ultimate-road-trip/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:50:42 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=37824 Turkey, also known as Turkiye, is a country rich in history and an ideal destination for a road trip. Given its vast size, it’s best to focus on a specific region. This two-week Turkey itinerary highlights the western part of the country, particularly the Marmara [read more]

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]]> MONGOLIA – Itinerary for a thrilling winter expedition through snow and time visiting UNESCO sites https://www.christravelblog.com/mongolia-a-thrilling-winter-expedition-through-snow-and-time-visiting-unesco-sites/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:02:47 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=37771 Mongolia is one of those countries that has been on my bucket list for a long, very long time—probably since childhood. I made the below Mongolia itinerary a couple of years ago. Recently, I finally had the opportunity to visit. Originally I planned for early [read more]

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]]> YEMEN – Mainland Yemen itinerary with all the best places to visit in Hadramout https://www.christravelblog.com/mainland-yemen-itinerary-with-all-the-best-places-to-visit-in-hadramout/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:44:49 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=37518 In this ultimate guide to visit Yemen mainland (Hadramout Governate) I put together a Yemen itinerary and show you all the places of interest and more. I decided to go after I visited Djibouti earlier the same year and I had the best Yemini food [read more]

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]]> ISRAEL – Caesarea day trip from Tel Aviv: Must see Roman ruins https://www.christravelblog.com/israel-caesarea-day-trip-from-tel-aviv-must-see-roman-ruins/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 10:48:13 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=30466 Israel has plenty of (Roman) archeological sites and Caesarea is for sure amongst one of the highlights. It has a beautiful hippodrome, theater, wall, and other remains. Most are Roman but some are from the Crusaders era. The Roman aqueduct is located on the beach [read more]

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]]> EGYPT- Top 7 day trips in and from Cairo; a 9 day Egypt itinerary https://www.christravelblog.com/egypt-top-7-day-trips-in-and-from-cairo-a-9-day-egypt-itinerary/ Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:37:46 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=19780 Egypt is a country with thousands of years of history and most famous for its Pharaohs and pyramids at Giza. It’s part of the Middle East but lies on the African continent. It’s one of those countries I wanted to visit for a long time [read more]

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]]> OMAN – A 10 day road trip Oman itinerary from Salalah to Muscat in a 4×4 https://www.christravelblog.com/oman-itinerary-from-salalah-to-muscat-road-trip/ Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:12:02 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=2584 Oman is an ideal country that’s suitable for a road trip. I did this road trip during a December holiday with my wife and kids. We planned various activities from culture, nature and some leisure. In this Oman itinerary I take you day by day [read more]

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]]> CAMBODIA – The Preah Vihear Temple is a must do day trip from Siem Reap https://www.christravelblog.com/cambodia-the-preah-vihear-temple-is-a-must-do-day-trip-from-siem-reap/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:01:44 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=19934 The Preah Vihear Temple is an ancient complex in the north of Cambodia close to the Thai border. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site so a place I could not skip when I was in Siem Reap. The drive from Siem Reap takes a few [read more]

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]]> TIBET – 7 days in Lhasa: a Tibet itinerary & practical travel tips https://www.christravelblog.com/tibet-7-days-in-lhasa-a-tibet-itinerary-practical-travel-tips/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:47:08 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=19091 During the past years I made many trips to China and each time I wanted to visit Tibet. It was during my China trip together with my son in 2015 that finally I visited Tibet. I started with him in the Yunnan province where we [read more]

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]]> VIETNAM – My Son Sanctuary day trip from Hoi An; exploring the Champa Kingdom https://www.christravelblog.com/vietnam-son-sanctuary-day-trip-hoi-exploring-champa-kingdom/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:46:53 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=19846 My Son Sanctuary is a centuries old Hindu temple complex located an hour drive from Hoi An. It’s a must see in Vietnam and makes a great day trip from Hoi An. My family and I went there with a private car and guide hired [read more]

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]]> VIETNAM – Art and an awesome rooftop bar & pool at Hotel Des Arts Saigon https://www.christravelblog.com/vietnam-art-and-an-awesome-rooftop-bar-pool-at-hotel-des-arts-saigon/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:46:23 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=19755 Ho Chi Min City or also called Saigon was the starting point and end point of a two-week Vietnam summer holiday with my wife and kids. On the return we had a two night stay at the Hotel Des Arts Saigon. This hotel is member [read more]

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]]> JORDAN – A Jordan itinerary for a two week road trip; covering the whole country https://www.christravelblog.com/jordan-a-jordan-itinerary-for-a-two-week-road-trip-covering-the-whole-country/ Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:32:51 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=15232 Jordan is a beautiful country for a road trip as driving is easy, safe and distances not long. A road trip is exactly what I did during the Christmas holidays a year ago. I have written about the regions in Jordan I visited during this [read more]

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]]> LAOS – Country side and the Kuang Si Falls as a day trip from Luang Prabang https://www.christravelblog.com/laos-country-side-and-the-kuang-si-falls-as-a-day-trip-from-luang-prabang/ Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:32:31 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=19587 I visited Laos after a business trip to Singapore earlier this year. This landlocked country has been on my radar for a long time. I stayed in Luang Prabang for six nights and did five-day trips from there. One of these days I hired a [read more]

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]]> CAMBODIA – A 9 day Siem Reap itinerary including Angkor Wat https://www.christravelblog.com/cambodia-a-9-day-siem-reap-itinerary-including-angkor-wat/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:40:56 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=1218 I have been wanting to visit Cambodia for a long time and finally I was able to visit before a business trip to Singapore. As I don’t mind driving to a place of interest and back again the same day I decided to base myself [read more]

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]]> LEBANON – The most complete Lebanon itinerary: All highlights in 10 days (or 2 weeks) https://www.christravelblog.com/lebanon-most-complete-lebanon-itinerary-all-highlights-10-days-2-weeks/ Sat, 05 Sep 2020 15:08:46 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=29026 Lebanon is a small hidden gem in the Middle East and a beautiful destination for a 10-day trip. It’s just a 3-4-hour flight from Europe and thus a perfect destination for the May (or October) school holidays! I visited with my family (kids 13/16 years) [read more]

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]]> SOUTH KOREA – Road trip itinerary for 2 or 3 weeks: Seoul to Busan guide by car https://www.christravelblog.com/south-korea-road-trip-itinerary-for-2-3-weeks-seoul-to-busan-guide-by-car/ Sat, 25 Jan 2020 17:06:55 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=29382 It’s been several years since I first travelled to South Korea. It was just a few days in Seoul while on a business trip. Recently I returned with my wife and kids and we did a road trip from Seoul to Busan. They wanted a [read more]

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]]> CAMBODIA – Preah Khan de Kompong Svay day trip from Siem Reap, a REAL jungle temple https://www.christravelblog.com/cambodia-preah-khan-de-kompong-svay-day-trip-from-siem-reap-a-real-jungle-temple/ Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:04:17 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=29394 Want to play an Indiana Jones or Lara Croft adventure in a real jungle temple? Then a Preah Khan de Kompong Svay day trip from Siem Reap is your best bet. This temple is a huge complex in Preah Vihear province 100 kilometers from Siem [read more]

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]]> LEBANON – Le Gray Beirut review: A true luxury hotel in downtown Beirut https://www.christravelblog.com/lebanon-le-gray-beirut-review-a-true-luxury-hotel-in-downtown-beirut/ Sat, 02 Nov 2019 15:17:44 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=29749 Lebanon is a small country and most places can be reached as a day trip from Beirut, also called the Paris of the East. When I plan a trip, like my Lebanon itinerary, I always check the Leading Hotels of the World website if they [read more]

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]]> NORTH KOREA – 7-day North Korea itinerary for first time visitors: A complete guide https://www.christravelblog.com/north-korea-7-day-north-korea-itinerary-for-first-time-visitors-a-complete-guide/ Fri, 01 Nov 2019 19:20:45 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=25957 North Korea or the Democratic Peoples Republic Korea (DPRK) is one of the most isolated and least visited countries in the world. I have visited twice and this North Korea itinerary for first time visitors is an itinerary you probably will follow if you visit [read more]

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]]> THAILAND – Doi Inthanon National Park day trip from Chiang Mai https://www.christravelblog.com/thailand-doi-inthanon-national-park-day-trip-from-chiang-mai/ Tue, 29 Oct 2019 18:59:31 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=29392 Doi Inthanon National Park is a nature reserve about 70 kilometers southwest of Chiang Mai. It’s home to the highest mountain of Thailand and therefore also called ‘the Roof of Thailand’. A Doi Inthanon day trip is a great way to get away from bustling [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Dunhuang Mogao Caves (Grottoes) tour & sunset at Crescent Lake oasis https://www.christravelblog.com/china-dunhuang-mogao-caves-grottoes-tour-sunset-at-crescent-lake-oasis/ Fri, 25 Oct 2019 15:13:28 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=29398 Dunhuang in north western Gansu Province of China was once a very important city on the silk road. It was founded in the late 2nd century BC and its name, meaning to flourish and prosper, reminds us of its importance. Today, the city itself isn’t [read more]

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]]> TAIWAN – Sun Moon Lake day trip from Taichung (or Taipei) https://www.christravelblog.com/taiwan-sun-moon-lake-day-trip-from-taichung-or-taipei/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:47:11 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=29117 The Sun Moon Lake is the largest lake in Taiwan and a day trip to Sun Moon Lake is a must add on any Taiwan itinerary. It is listed as one of the most beautiful sceneries in Taiwan and famous for its path along the [read more]

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]]> LEBANON – Le Bristol Beirut: A unique luxury hotel in downtown Beirut (hotel review) https://www.christravelblog.com/lebanon-le-bristol-beirut-a-unique-luxury-hotel-in-downtown-beirut-hotel-review/ Tue, 25 Jun 2019 05:04:00 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=29261 Beirut is also called ‘the Paris of the Middle East’ which is something you’ll only understand if you have visited. When I was planning my Lebanon itinerary, I looked for a hotel where I could sample this Parisian atmosphere with a twist. Le Bristol Beirut [read more]

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]]> ISRAEL – Akko day trip from Tel Aviv or Haifa; what to do and see https://www.christravelblog.com/israel-akko-day-trip-from-tel-aviv-or-haifa-what-to-do-and-see/ Sun, 16 Jun 2019 17:18:55 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=28632 An old Akko day trip (or Acre / Acco) from Tel Aviv or Haifa is a day tour to be included on any Israel itinerary. If you follow the below Akko itinerary, you’ll be able to see all the highlights in a day. As a [read more]

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]]> CHINA – A two-week Yunnan itinerary travel guide: Kunming to Shangri-La https://www.christravelblog.com/china-a-two-week-yunnan-itinerary-travel-guide-kunming-to-shangri-la/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 20:21:30 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=28266 Yunnan is one of China’s most diverse provinces and this two-week Yunnan itinerary will take you to all the highlights. I have been to China plenty of times and this travel guide describes my trip from Kunming to Shangri-La. It’s suitable for a first time [read more]

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