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If you’re looking to get away from the busy city life in Barcelona, hop onto an AVE fast train and in less than 40 minutes, you will go back in time to an ancient medieval city. Girona will mesmerize you with watchtowers, Roman fortress remains, …
Situated in the north-east coast of Spain, Barcelona is the capital of Catalunya that has its own unique culture, cuisine, and traditions. First-time visitors to Barcelona will be blown by the spectacular architecture, dynamic atmosphere, vibrant and friendly locals, and mouth-watering and delectable food. My …
Normally I’m a huge proponent of solo travel. You can go wherever you like, and eat whenever and whatever you want. But when it comes to Spain, it’s much more fun for your stomach if you go with a group of friends. There are numerous …
Shanghai may be known for its glitzy Pudong district or the elegance of the Bund, but look a tad further and there are many other neighborhoods you can explore in this fascinating city. Minhang, a residential district, is only a 20 to 30 minute taxi …
Located in eastern part of China in the Zhejiang province, Hangzhou is the perfect place for a relaxing three day visit on a multi-city itinerary. Just an hour away from Shanghai by high-speed train, this mid-sized city (for China’s standards!) is a peaceful escape from …
Shanghai was the first Chinese city I traveled to and I honestly didn’t know what to expect. Ten years ago, even though the city wowed me with its architecture, food, and art scene, navigating the city was a bit of a challenge. In recent years, …
Food is king in Osaka and there is no place better than Namba to surrender your stomach to the gastronomic kingdom. There’s even an expression used to describe Osaka’s obsession with food — “kuidaore,” to eat oneself into financial ruin. Here are some of the …
A bustling and vibrant metropolis, Osaka is the economic powerhouse of the Kansai region and Japan’s second largest metropolitan city after Tokyo. There are two major city centers in Osaka: Kita (North) and Minami (South). Both are served by a large network of train companies …
Oh deer, is city life stressing you out? If you’re visiting Osaka, do plan a half-day trip to the spiritual city of Nara where there are wild deer, gorgeous temples and shrines, and a shop selling the most delicious mochi you will ever eat! From …
For a truly magical escape from the crowded and stressful city life, head to the enchanting mountain village of Shirakawa-go located in north-western Gifu Prefecture of Japan. Its main attraction and village center, Ogimachi (荻町) features several dozen traditional gassho-zukari thatched-roof farmhouses set amongst babbling …