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Osturňa – a guide to a hidden gem of the Carpathians

Osturna, Slovakia: history, architecture, what to see, where to stay A guide to a hidden gem of the Carpathians There are many small and hidden gems in Slovakia, one we really feel like recommending is th...

The ancestral villages of Flores. Ngada culture in Bena and Gurusina

Flores, Indonesia, South East Asia

The Ngada village of Bena, near Bajawa The traditional villages of Ngada region, Flores, Indonesia Bena, Gurusina, and Wolondopo's culture and rituals What to see around Bajawa Probably the most interestin...

8 best weekend getaway or day-trips from Shanghai or Hangzhou

China, Eastern Asia, Zhejiang

Shenxianjiu mountains Some great things to do and see in Zhejiang, China The best weekend getaways and day-trips to enjoy near Shanghai and Hangzhou. If you're visiting Shanghai and Hangzhou, why stick to ...

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WuYi: The best Hot Springs near Hangzhou/Shanghai

China, Eastern Asia, Guides, Zhejiang

One of the small pools at Tanfeng Hot Springs Wuyi and the best hot springs of Zhejiang a weekend or day trip from Shanghai or Hangzhou When the gloomy winter days bring you down, maybe after a week-long of...

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The best islands of Zhejiang, China: Zhoushan & DongJi Dao

China, Eastern Asia, Zhejiang

From the north promontory of Dongji Island The best Islands of Zhejiang, China Zhoushan and Dong Ji Dao (East Pole Islands) travel guide Tired of the chaos and pollution of Eastern China's big cities? Dream...

Sanmen Travel Guide: crabs, caves, islands of Zhejiang

China, Guides, Zhejiang

The crab ponds of Sanmen Sanmen Travel Guide Sanmen is a really off-the-beaten-path getaway town in Zhejiang, perfect for a weekend out or even a day trip from Hangzhou or Shanghai. The county of Sanmen is p...

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Tiantai: the holy mountains of Zhejiang

China, Guides, Zhejiang

Near the Guoqing Temple Tiantai Travel Guide Another great day-trip from Hangzhou or Shanghai (although staying at least one night would be better) is the historical and naturalistic area of Tiantai. Tiantai...

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Pan’an County: Shibawo Scenic Resort and the best tea terraces in Zhejiang

China, Guides, Zhejiang

Shibawo Scenic Resort in Pan'an County - Zhejiang One of the best weekend trips from Hangzhou or Zhejiang is the Scenic Resort of Shibawo, in the village of Jianshanzhen, Pan'an county, Zhejiang province. Th...

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Linhai Travel Guide: the Great Wall of China without crowds

China, Guides, Zhejiang

Visit the Great Wall of China in Zhejiang a weekend trip from Hangzhou or Shanghai The Great Wall of China is indeed great, stretching from the northwestern province of Gansu to the subtropical region of Zh...

Japanese Alps, Shirakawa Go, a leap into traditional Japan

Eastern Asia, Japan

Shirakawa-go has been declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 for its unique houses. They are called Kiritsuma-Gassho-Zukuri "prayer-hands construction", with their slanting thick straw roofs that resemble hands joint in prayer.

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