Asia, Citytrip, Culture & heritage, Food & traditions, India

Looking for peace in holy Rishikesh

After a somewhat challenging start to our trip to India, we needed a place that was going to help us unwind a little bit. Following some research, we decided that Rishikesh had the best prospects for our purpose. Situated on the banks of the river Ganges with its sacred water, it is considered a Holy City and has long been popular with tourists looking for a spiritual retreat. Would we be able to overcome the challenges on our path and connect with the holiness of Rishikesh?

China, Crossing Asia, Nature & adventure, Overland travel, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Travel planning

Getting a Chinese visa in Bangkok

It was now mid-November and I was back in Bangkok, with the important task of obtaining a new visa for China. I would be starting to head back to Belgium in early December, and crossing China was going to be a crucial part of that journey, which would be impossible without a new visa. And… Continue reading Getting a Chinese visa in Bangkok