The Army of Snowmen in Harbin
Every year, as part of the Ice and Snow Festival, there is a free display of snowmen in Harbin and it is definitely a must-see!
Visiting the Cuevas del Drach in Mallorca
The Cuevas del Drach are a four interconnected caves found on the island of Mallorca. There are over 200 caves on Mallorca and the Drach Caves are definitely the most famous of them all. If you’re looking for a break from the sun, then it’s an excellent choice as it’s nice and cool inside! There…
Mount Ryongak – Hiking in North Korea
Of all the places I’ve hiked, which granted isn’t that large a list, North Korea is definitely the most unique! I was on an extended tour which meant that we had time to hike to the top of Mount Ryongak on the outskirts of Pyongyang. I was a bit hesitant, but it ended up being…
Spotting Seals at Forvie Sands
There are many places to find Seals in Scotland. When I’m in Aberdeenshire I love to visit the seals at Forvie Sands. I’ve been lucky enough to spot them every time I’ve visited, and it’s a beautiful location. Seals are one of my favourite sea creatures. In Scotland there is the myth of the Selkie…
The Devil’s Museum in Kaunas
I love visiting museums, especially more unique ones, and so I had to include a visit to the Devil’s Museum in Kaunas. I was originally planning to just head straight to Vilnius but decided to explore a little first. When I heard about this museum, I was very glad I didn’t miss it! Unfortunately I…
Swimming in Hinagdanan Cave
Although the Philippines is full of amazing beaches to relax and swim on, my favourite swimming spot was Hinagdanan Cave. Located on the North side of Panglao island, it’s a perfect place to add to your itinerary. It’s not a large cave, but it’s beautiful and the water is very refreshing and cool which is…
Pyongyang Cold Noodles
Pyongyang Cold Noodles, also known as raengmyŏn (랭면) is one of the most famous dishes from North Korea. There are records of it dating back to the Joseon Dynasty which ended in the 19th century. The Dish As you might have guessed from a dish called Pyongyang Cold Noodles, it’s served cold. The broth is…
An evening of Traditional Lao Storytelling
In Luang Prabang, there is the opportunity to listen to some traditional Lao storytelling and I cannot recommend it enough! Aside from travelling, my biggest interest is definitely reading. I love fiction, and I especially love reading books set in the countries I visit. Traditional stories are so important due to their important role in…
Finding a cheap Ha Long Bay cruise
Ha Long Bay is one of the most popular destinations in Vietnam, so there are plenty of companies offering tours, making it difficult to figure out how to get a good but cheap Ha Long Bay cruise. The cheapest options are definitely the single-day trips as they avoid the expensive fees for staying overnight. If…
The Shoe Cleaning Scam in Hanoi
Now, I like to consider myself a fairly savvy traveller. I pay attention to my belongings, I take safety precautions and I read up on local scams to stay safe and vigilant. Despite this, my sister and I almost fell for the shoe cleaning scam in Hanoi. Luckily, we didn’t lose any money but it…