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LEBANON – The most complete Lebanon itinerary: All highlights in 10 days (or 2 weeks)

September 5, 2020 Chris W. Comments Off

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]

SOUTH KOREA – Road trip itinerary for 2 or 3 weeks: Seoul to Busan guide by car

January 25, 2020 Chris W. Comments Off

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]

CAMBODIA – Preah Khan de Kompong Svay day trip from Siem Reap, a REAL jungle temple

January 7, 2020 Chris W. Comments Off

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]

LEBANON – Le Gray Beirut review: A true luxury hotel in downtown Beirut

November 2, 2019 Chris W. Comments Off

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]

NORTH KOREA – 7-day North Korea itinerary for first time visitors: A complete guide

November 1, 2019 Chris W. Comments Off

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]

THAILAND – Doi Inthanon National Park day trip from Chiang Mai

October 29, 2019 Chris W. Comments Off

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]

CHINA – Dunhuang Mogao Caves (Grottoes) tour & sunset at Crescent Lake oasis

October 25, 2019 Chris W. Comments Off

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]

Cable Car lake view - TAIWAN - Day trip to Sun Moon Lake from Taipei or Taichung

TAIWAN – Sun Moon Lake day trip from Taichung (or Taipei)

September 10, 2019 Chris W. Comments Off

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]

LEBANON – Le Bristol Beirut: A unique luxury hotel in downtown Beirut (hotel review)

June 25, 2019 Chris W. Comments Off

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]

ISRAEL – Akko day trip from Tel Aviv or Haifa; what to do and see

June 16, 2019 Chris W. Comments Off

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]