Travel Diaries

Day-by-day adventures from our journey around the world. Real experiences, honest thoughts, and unforgettable moments from the road.

137 Diaries14 Countries
We set out to Hong Kong
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Sep 22, 2017

We set out to Hong Kong

After a filling breakfast, we were ready for a 6-hours journey to Hong Kong.

Hong KongFirst ImpressionsTemple Street Market+2
Back to Guilin
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Guilin, China
Sep 21, 2017

Back to Guilin

Back to Guiling and relaxing by the hot tub! That's a program we like!

RelaxationLuxuryNature
Longji Rice Terraces
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Longsheng, China
Sep 20, 2017

Longji Rice Terraces

We explored the mesmerising Longji Rice Terraces in the Longsheng County.

HikingNaturePhotography+1
Kunming to Guilin
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Guilin, China
Sep 19, 2017

Kunming to Guilin

We are leaving Kunming for Guiling...

AdventureNatureCulture+1
Shopping
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Kunming, China
Sep 18, 2017

Shopping

Shopping and administrative work were on today's plan.

City LifeShoppingPlanning
Wagulu temple
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Lijiang, China
Sep 17, 2017

Wagulu temple

After we slept late, we were back in the old town navigating through the canals, bridges and wooden shop-houses of Lijiang.

CultureTempleShopping
Lijiang Old Town
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Lijiang, China
Sep 16, 2017

Lijiang Old Town

Our train arrived at Lijiang Old Town...

Old TownCultureStreet Food+1
Golden Temple Park
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Kunming, China
Sep 15, 2017

Golden Temple Park

After paying the 30 yuan admission, we walked up through a series of decorated Heavenly Gates which lead to the Kunming Golden Temple.

TempleCultureNature+1
Western Mountain Forest Reserve
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Kunming, China
Sep 14, 2017

Western Mountain Forest Reserve

We are heading to the Western Mountain Forest Reserve on the outskirts of Kunming.

HikingTempleNature+1
Yunnan Nationalities Village
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Kunming, China
Sep 13, 2017

Yunnan Nationalities Village

After we freshen up, we headed to the Yunnan Nationalities Village.

CultureMuseumEthnic Diversity+1
Mount Emei
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Emeishan, China
Sep 12, 2017

Mount Emei

Sadly, we only caught a glimpse of the Mount Emei.

MountainTrain JourneyLocal Food+1
The Leshan Grand Buddha
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Leshan, China
Sep 11, 2017

The Leshan Grand Buddha

Visiting the world's largest Buddha statue carved into a cliff face in Leshan.

UNESCO SiteBuddha StatueLeshan+1