Take the Long Road from Lima to Cusco – It’s Worth It

Headed to Cusco? Many people fly into Lima and then straight to Cusco. But there's another great way to get to Cusco that is totally worth the extra time. Not only will you get to experience more of the Peruvian desert and the Andes, but you will probably arrive in Cusco a little more acclimatized to the high elevation.

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The BOH Tea Plantation

Travelling Malaysia on a Budget: What the Experts Say

Malaysia is one of those travel destinations that ranks high on the top preferences of the vast majority of travel enthusiasts. And luckily, for visiting this amazing destination, you don’t particularly need plenty of money. You just need some imagination to stretch the budget that you have. Some of the tips below will truly turn your incursion into a budget-friendly one, if you don’t mind some slight minor inconveniences.

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Brussels, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium

How to Enjoy a Solo Adventure in Brussels

Brussels, Belgium is truly a one-of-a-kind place with a flair of its own. Its architecture ranges from Gothic to modern, its citizens are from all over the world, and it’s jam-packed with everything from cafes to museums to pubs in every direction. A genuine melting pot in every sense of the word, the capital city of Brussels is a prime travel destination - even if you’re traveling alone!

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Huangshan
An overlook on top of Huangshan

China on the Cheap

We arrived in China almost two weeks ago. The country has made a good impression so far. This is actually our second trip to China, our first being five years ago to the south (from Hong Kong to the Yunnan). After five years, this behemoth of a country is advancing in leaps and bounds. Economic growth can be witnessed everywhere. At the same time, ancient culture and personal experiences await around every corner. After arriving in Beijing late in the evening, we found our hotel down one of Beijing’s many Hutong alleyways. These microcosms of Chinese culture, where locals live in close proximity to one another and share a tight-knit neighborhood, are slowly being torn apart and replaced with towering skyscrapers. Beijing as a whole is impressive. It’s huge and modern in some parts, but ancient and cultural in others. We visited Beihai park, where crowds perform Tai Chi in unison along the shore of an ancient lake with a modern skyline as a backdrop.

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