Asia Archives

BAHRAIN – Al Manamah and rest of country (2012.12.23 – 2013.01.07)

December 28, 2012 Chris W. Comments Off

Summary: A family holiday during Christmas time to first Dubai for some days to explore this region, from there to Bahrain for a few days to explore that small country, and last to Qatar for a few days to see this country in detail. We [read more]

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Dubai travel guide with itinerary and best things to do

December 23, 2012 Chris W. Comments Off

CHINA – Beijing & Tianjin (2012.10.30 – 2012.11.08)

October 30, 2012 Chris W. Comments Off

China again it is. Conference time and after a two days to Tianjin for business and then a day left to explore a few things in Beijing. Day 1 through 6 – Arrival & Business Arrival to Beijing from Amsterdam on KLM flight, business conference. [read more]

CHINA – Visiting the hightlights of Beijing during a business trip

October 31, 2011 Chris W. Comments Off

The second trip to China to setup more business activities. Also this year, a few days to explore more of Beijing and surroundings. Look the previous post of a year before CHINA – Beijing (2010.11.04 – 2010.11.11) to read about Tiananmen square and the Great [read more]

SINGAPORE – Itinerary for first timers: What to see in 2 days or more

May 3, 2011 Chris W. Comments Off

First time conference in Singapore. The conference was held the previous years in Tokyo but due to the nuclear disaster in Japan a Singapore show was made instead. One thing to remember: HOT! Great atmosphere in Singapore; non stop nightlife and more. How to get [read more]

CHINA – If you only have a day in Beijing what to do!

November 4, 2010 Chris W. Comments Off

My first trip to China, with hopefully many more to come! A huge convention held each year and time to participate to make sure business is starting there. Little more than a day to do some sightseeing. UNESCO World Heritage Sites visited: The Great Wall at Badaling [read more]

JAPAN – 2 must-see places in Tokyo if you have a few hours! Bleisure fun!

April 4, 2010 Chris W. Comments Off

My first trip to Tokyo was my third long haul trip after Los Angeles and Beijing a year earlier. It was the start of my bleisure adventures. At the time I didn’t plan that much time for leisure before or after a trip, just a [read more]

THAILAND – Chiang Rai Elephant Valley camp; a TRUE animal friendly sanctuary

October 16, 2024 Comments Off

The elephant is an iconic animal in Thai culture but often misused as a tourist attraction. When I planned my 3-week Thailand itinerary I of course had to visit an elephant sanctuary. My kids wanted that too. So, I had to find a Chiang Rai [read more]

TURKEY – The best 2 week west Turkiye itinerary: An ultimate road trip

September 30, 2024 Comments Off

Turkey, also known as Turkiye, is a country rich in history and an ideal destination for a road trip. Given its vast size, it’s best to focus on a specific region. This two-week Turkey itinerary highlights the western part of the country, particularly the Marmara [read more]

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MONGOLIA – Itinerary for a thrilling winter expedition through snow and time visiting UNESCO sites

June 3, 2024 Comments Off

Mongolia is one of those countries that has been on my bucket list for a long, very long time—probably since childhood. I made the below Mongolia itinerary a couple of years ago. Recently, I finally had the opportunity to visit. Originally I planned for early [read more]