Many people to explore new places and get to know new cultures, however only a handful can travel and work. Don’t worry, things are looking up and you can be one of the lucky few, and here’s how. Choosing the digital nomad lifestyle can be challenging, however there are lots of opportunities, from freelance writing and […]
Though not too far from the bustling chaos of Tokyo and Osaka, Kyoto follows a different path, one more quiet and contemplative. Home to traditional shrines, ancient alleyways, and inspiring natural scenery, Kyoto represents a Japan of days past while still feeling modern and eminently accessible. What To Know Kyoto lacks an airport, making the […]
Istanbul, the Sublime Porte, the Second Rome, Gateway to both Europe and Asia, controlling the entrance to both the Black Sea and the Mediterranean from its unbeatable position on the Golden Horn. The city’s foundation as Byzantium by Greek settlers in the 7th century BC is still shrouded in mystery. Under the Romans it was […]
Our journey through Normandy continues. Moving westwards from Honfleur we arrive at the capital of the Calvados department: Caen. The city is a provincial hub, most famous culturally for its bond with William the Conqueror, whose legacy can be seen in its four main monuments all classed as Monuments Historiques, the designation given to national […]
We start our journey through northern France in Rouen, the region’s capital. Direct flights to Normandy’s two main airports in Rouen and Caen can be a bit pricy, so we advise Beauvais-Paris airport, about an hour and a half by car from our first stop. Rouen, “the city of a hundred towers” as it was […]
Singapore is a singularity – a melting pot of the entirety of South Asia that paradoxically has a flavor all its own. Though the stretch of land the city-state occupies is tiny, there’s dozens of adventures to be had within it. With so much to see and do, Singapore can be a bit overwhelming at […]
Surrounded by surreal karst formations and nestled deep in the Chinese countryside, Yangshuo is somewhere that wouldn’t feel out of place in a traditional Chinese painting. In fact, the place has undoubtedly inspired hundreds of artists and countless paintings. More than its picturesque landscapes, however, Yangshuo offers adventure to those looking to find a different […]