One day in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia
Our two weeks trip to Croatia begins in Zagreb, the capital city. Most of the population live in the capital city, or other coastal cities like Split and Rijeka. Croatia is home to many interesting inventions. It is home to renowned truffles, olive oil and many interesting inventions, such as the fingerprinting system and neckties (more about this in the later part of the post). Zagreb is divided into the “upper town” and the “lower town”. During our one day trip in Zagreb, we explored most of the “upper town”, and here are some of the top spots we visited. Zagreb Main Square / Ban Jelačić Square The city’s main…
Hangzhou West Lake by day, Skyline by night
After Suzhou, the next city I visited was Hangzhou. From the peacefulness of the West Lake to viewing the dancing lights of the city’s skyline, Hangzhou invited me to slow down and be in the present moment. Here are a spots I visited in Hangzhou during this short trip. West Lake (西湖) When people think of Hangzhou, West Lake comes to mind. It’s a central element of Hangzhou’s identity, and the inspiration for Chinese poets and artists, and source of many Chinese legends. Spanning a surface area of 6.5 square kilometres (2.5 square miles), West Lake is huge its almost endless borders are embraced by surrounding mountains. You can stroll…
Suzhou – Venice of the East
There is a Chinese saying that goes 上有天堂，下有苏杭 , which translates to above there is the heavens, on earth there is Suzhou and Hangzhou, which symbolises the beauty of both cities. Indeed it's true. In this post, I will share more about my trip to Suzhou.
A Full Moon at Xi An
After Beijing, my journey continued west to Xi An, a city that feels both ancient and modern at the same time.
My First Glimpse of China – Beijing
There is a Chinese saying that goes “百闻不如一见”, which means seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times. My first trip to China took me to it’s capital, Beijing.
