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Karakol: By the eastern tip of lake Issyk Kul

by Mel on 14/06/2016

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After spending a few days in the Kyrgyz capital, it was time to take on a new city.…

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Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek, the dynamic capital of Kyrgyzstan

by Mel on 13/06/2016

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After 16 wonderful days in Mongolia, it was time to leave and head to my next exciting destination:…

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Mongolia Outdoor travel

Snowy days at Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

by Mel on 12/06/2016

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When I returned to Ulaanbaatar from my little adventure in Kharkhorin, I was already ready to escape to…

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Mongolia

A cultural getaway to Kharkhorin

by Mel on 11/06/2016

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Two days after my Gobi adventure had ended, I felt the urge to get out of the city…

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Mongolia

Stories from the Gobi Desert: Snowy mountains at Elsen Tasarkhai

by Mel on 10/06/2016

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Read part five of Stories from the Gobi Desert: The Ongi Monastery The sixth and last day of…

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Mongolia

Stories from the Gobi Desert: The Ongi monastery

by Mel on 10/06/2016

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Read part four of Stories from the Gobi Desert: The Homeland of the Dinosaurs On our 5th day…

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Mongolia

Stories from the Gobi Desert: The homeland of the dinosaurs

by Mel on 03/06/2016

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Read part three of Stories from the Gobi Desert: The Khongor Sand Dunes We left the lovely family…

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Mongolia

Stories from the Gobi Desert: The Khongor sand dunes

by Mel on 02/06/2016

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Read part two of Stories from the Gobi Desert: The Ice Valleys After a good night’s sleep, it…

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Mongolia

Stories from the Gobi Desert: The ice valleys

by Mel on 24/05/2016

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Read part one of Stories from the Gobi Desert: The White Stupa. We said goodbye to Olyii, Gerlee…

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Mongolia

Stories from the Gobi Desert: The White Stupa

by Mel on 21/05/2016

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We left the hostel at 8.30 AM, a group of seven consisting of two Singaporean girls, Aida and…

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Mongolia

Mongolia, the land of the blue sky

by Mel on 20/05/2016

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Mongolia was my 12th stop on the journey around Asia and the stop that I was most excited…

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Hong Kong Outdoor travel

Hostel madness and hiking fails in Hong Kong

by Mel on 16/05/2016

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After a short sleep on the ferry between Macau and Hong Kong, I arrived in the city at…

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Macau

Macau: A quick visit to the Las Vegas of the East

by Mel on 15/05/2016

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Since I had originally planned on exploring more of China on this journey, I bought a flight ticket…

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South Korea

Days for the soul in Seoul

by Mel on 14/05/2016

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Okay, so using the word “soul” in the title of a post about Seoul is probably the oldest…

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South Korea Weird borders

Visiting the DMZ: A peek into North Korea

by Mel on 10/05/2016

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I have always dreamt of visiting North Korea, the most reclusive country in the world. Originally, my plan…

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South Korea

Chasing natural heritage on Jeju Island

by Mel on 07/05/2016

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Jeju Island is a popular destination for holidaymakers from all over Eastern Asia, mainly because of its mild…

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Outdoor travel South Korea

Climbing Hallasan, the highest mountain in South Korea

by Mel on 06/05/2016

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After spending a day in rainy Busan, I flew to Jeju Island, a special self-governing province located 130…

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Japan

When earthquakes hit southern Japan: My experience in Fukuoka

by Mel on 28/04/2016

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On the evening of April 14th, which was the day that I had arrived in Fukuoka, my last…

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Ethical travel Japan

After the atomic bombs: Discovering Hiroshima and Nagasaki

by Mel on 27/04/2016

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Beautifully set between mountains and vast forests, Hiroshima is a bustling and modern city. While walking the streets…

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Japan

The sacred deer of Nara, Japan

by Mel on 25/04/2016

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On the second day in Kyoto, Victoria, Joachim and I decided to go on a day trip to…

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