A list of must-sees and hidden gems in Uzbekistan & Kazakhstan.
Category Archives: Asia
Life in Tokyo
A story about returning to Japan for work and my first weeks in Tokyo as a Swiss.
Scuba diving in Taitung
A story about an impromptu day of diving in eastern Taiwan.
Slow travel in Luang Prabang
A story about a week in the life of a slow traveling backpacker. (Laos version)
Insider tips for Japan
After several trips, almost 1 year living in Japan and working for incoming tourism agencies, I have accumulated summarized my main recommendations in this post.
Bazaar and culture shock in Tashkent
A story about my arrival in Central Asia and a memorable visit to the local Bazaar in Tashkent.
Banquet “Minshuku-style”
A story about my experience helping to feed hungry overnight guests at an oyster farm in Kyoto.
“A Shisha a day…
A story about my shisha consumption in Dubai as a substitute for therapy.
How I learned to set up a kotatsu
A story about how a Japanese guest house or minshuku works.
Jazz Café at Taroko National Park
A story about a surprising hiking day in Taiwan.