A collection of our trips around the world to enjoy authentic food and more.
🌊 Saint-Malo: Where Pirates Once Ruled the Waves On the rugged northwestern coast of France lies Saint-Malo, a small walled city facing the English Channel 🌊—a place better known not for saints, but for pirates. Saint-Malo’s story begins in the 6th century, when Britons fled political turmoil in Britain and crossed the sea to Brittany. […]
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Our final day in Shangri-La is marked by the grand finale, the crescendo of our week-long journey through this highland paradise – standing before one of the world’s most majestic and mysterious mountain ranges. The Unconquerable: Meili Snow Mountain 🙏 To be clear, this is not a climbing guide. The Meili Snow Mountains are, in
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Our one-day private car tour from the Dukezong Ancient Town to the roaring Tiger Leaping Gorge and the dreamlike beauty of Baishuitai (White Water Terraces) was a whirlwind journey. It shows two dramatically different, yet equally stunning faces of Shangri-La‘s wild nature. We were lucky to find a great driver, Mr. He (和师傅), who offered us
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After exploring the spiritual heart of Shangri-La in Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, it was time to answer the call of the wild. Our third day was dedicated to the legendary Pudacuo National Park. Located in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, it is the first national park in mainland China and a crucial part of the “Three Parallel Rivers”
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In Search of Shangri-La: A Trip to the Heart of Tibet in Yunnan, China The word “Shangri-La” itself comes from British novelist James Hilton’s 1933 novel, Lost Horizon, where it described an isolated, harmonious valley nestled among mountains, where people lived in peace and near-immortality. Over time, it became a byword for paradise on earth. But
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Located within the Madrid‘s lush “Golden Triangle of Art” is a powerhouse trio completed by For a perfect art day in Madrid – you can start with the Prado (3h) for Old Masters, stroll to Thyssen (1.5h) for variety, and finish at Reina Sofía (1.5h) to be shaken by Picasso. But if time only allows
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When it comes to grandeur, few places rival the – ROYAL PALACE OF MADRID (PALACIO REAL DE MADRID). Built in the 18th century under the orders of King Philip V, this opulent palace is the largest royal palace in Europe by floor area, boasting a staggering 3,418 rooms. From priceless masterpieces by Goya to the breathtaking frescoes of the Throne Room and
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Madrid is a city that wears its soul on its streets—loud, proud, and layered with history and modern energy. At its very heart lies – Gran Vía: the city’s most iconic boulevard. 📍 Gran Vía, 28013 Madrid🚇 Gran Vía metro station Unlike Paris’s uniform elegance or Rome’s ancient grandeur, Gran Vía proudly flaunts its eclectic mix of
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Long before Madrid became the dazzling capital we know today—buzzing with tapas bars, royal palaces, and sunset-lit rooftops—it was called Magerit, or “land of abundant water,” by the Moors. This poetic name hints at its origins: in 865 AD, Emir Muhammad I ordered a fortress to be built along the banks of the Manzanares River
If you’re visiting Chengdu, the Du Fu Thatched Cottage is definitely worth a visit! Step back over a thousand years and into the world of Du Fu, China’s revered ‘Poet Sage’🌿 DU FU THATCHED COTTAGE Officially known as the Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum, this was the former home of the great Tang Dynasty poet during his
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