Is Lukla airport in Nepal safe? If you Google “world’s most dangerous airport”, you’ll be greeted with a series of listicles featuring airports around the world, and a few articles about one in particular – Lukla Airport in Nepal. This airport – the official name is Tenzing-Hillary Airport after the first two men to climb […]
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Is Cappadocia safe? The Turkish hotspot is loved by tourists. But the media often paints Turkey, and in turn Cappadocia, out to be much more dangerous than it really is. Here are my thoughts from my trip to Cappadocia and knowledge from travelling Turkey extensively. Is Cappadocia safe? Yes, Cappadocia is chilled out, relaxed and […]
Visiting the Lion City and wondering is Singapore safe? In a word – yes. Probably much safer than your hometown. However, there are a few things to consider when visiting this South East Asian metropolis. I’ve been to Singapore three times, and have always felt very safe there – but have picked up a few […]
China’s global presence is booming, and with it, a huge demand for English education. Think of it as a golden opportunity for educators globally. If you’re up for an adventure, keen on soaking up a new culture, and aiming for some serious career growth, teaching English in China could be your calling. But here’s the […]
I’ve been to China four times now, and I get asked a lot why do you keep going back? Truth be told, I don’t think I’d ever tire of the country. It’s a completely unique place, that revels in its own culture and has so much to offer tourists. It’s the most populated and one […]
Central Asia is somewhere really special and a place I hope to explore more of. I’ve solo travelled in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan and I hope to see more of this beautiful part of the world very soon! So, when a Tajikistan expert offered to write this blog post for me to show you some of […]
“What West Bengal thought today, India thought tomorrow”– this perfect proverb indicates the rich cultural heritage and intellectual legacy of West Bengal. Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal. It was formerly known as Calcutta before 2001. The city remained the capital of British India for more than a century, and today it is one […]
Living in another country can be an exciting, overwhelming and at times intimidating prospect. While there is the thrill of adventure and new experiences, it can be difficult to adjust to entirely new set of societal and cultural norms. Living in Japan is an amazing and life-changing experience for many, but most of us make […]
Are you wondering where to stay in Istanbul – Taksim or Sultanahmet? These are two very different neighbourhoods of Turkey’s largest city, both worthy of staying at. Sitting on opposite sides of the Golden Horn, Taksim and Sultanahmet are the two most popular places to stay in Istanbul. In short, Taksim has a local atmosphere, […]
This blog post contains affiliate links. When you use these links, I get a small commission, with no extra cost to you. This is one of the ways I can keep producing free content! Don’t wait until summer to explore Turkey. While Istanbul and Turkey in general are gorgeous during the warmer months, Istanbul in […]