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Tag Archives: Culture

Sightseeing in China: not for the impatient & claustrophobic

A story about the huge crowds one needs to be able to handle when visiting AAAAA rated tourist attractions in China.

Posted bythattravelstoryApril 26, 2026April 23, 2026Posted inAsia, ChinaTags:Adventures, Asia, China, City Break, Culture, Destination Guide, travelLeave a comment on Sightseeing in China: not for the impatient & claustrophobic

Hanami week in Kanazawa

A story about my favourite week of the year in Kanazawa, my chosen hometown in Japan.

Posted bythattravelstoryApril 12, 2026April 10, 2026Posted inAsia, JapanTags:Asia, City Break, Culture, Destination Guide, Food, travelLeave a comment on Hanami week in Kanazawa

Jeju Olle trails on Chuja-do

A story about find out if the Chuja Olle trail lives up to my expectations after hearing that it’s many people’s favourite.

Posted bythattravelstoryApril 5, 2026Posted inAsia, South KoreaTags:adventure, Adventures, Asia, Backpacking, Culture, Destination Guide, hiking, jeju, nature, olle trail, travel, trekkingLeave a comment on Jeju Olle trails on Chuja-do

5 days on frozen Lake Khuvsgul

A story about surviving the extreme cold of Mongolian winter while staying on an actual frozen lake.

Posted bythattravelstoryMarch 29, 2026March 28, 2026Posted inAsia, MongoliaTags:Adventures, Asia, Culture, Destination Guide, Food, Road Trip, travelLeave a comment on 5 days on frozen Lake Khuvsgul

Visiting the Tsaatan Reindeer Herders of Mongolia’s Taiga

A story about a winter journey into Mongolia’s remote taiga to visit the Tsaatan reindeer herders, one of the country’s most isolated nomadic communities.

Posted bythattravelstoryMarch 22, 2026Posted inAsia, MongoliaTags:Adventures, Asia, Culture, Destination Guide, Food, Mongolia, Reindeer, Road Trip, Taiga, travel, TsaatanLeave a comment on Visiting the Tsaatan Reindeer Herders of Mongolia’s Taiga

Kagoshima and the Chiran Peace Museum for Tokko Pilots

A story about the Chiran Peace Museum for Tokko Pilots and exploring southern Kagoshima during a typhoon.

Posted bythattravelstoryMarch 8, 2026February 24, 2026Posted inAsia, JapanTags:Adventures, Asia, Culture, Destination Guide, history, Road Trip, travel, ww2Leave a comment on Kagoshima and the Chiran Peace Museum for Tokko Pilots

A glimpse of Tibetan life in Shangri-La, Yunnan

A story about my visit to Shangri-La and the challenge of wrapping my head around how Tibetan culture is portrayed in China.

Posted bythattravelstoryMarch 1, 2026February 9, 2026Posted inAsia, ChinaTags:Adventures, Asia, Culture, Destination Guide, Food, Road Trip, travel1 Comment on A glimpse of Tibetan life in Shangri-La, Yunnan

Lunar New Year in Sichuan

A story about celebrating Lunar New Year in a “small” town in Sichuan. Including many (spicy) meals, fireworks and Mahjong.

Posted bythattravelstoryFebruary 22, 2026February 20, 2026Posted inAsia, ChinaTags:Adventures, Asia, Chinese New Year, City Break, CNY, Culture, Destination Guide, Festival, Food, LNY, Lunar New Year, travel1 Comment on Lunar New Year in Sichuan

Aso: the magical heart of Kyushu

A story about the unique Aso-Kuju National Park and all it has to offer for a sunmer roadtrip.

Posted bythattravelstoryFebruary 15, 2026February 16, 2026Posted inAsia, JapanTags:adventure, Adventures, Asia, Culture, Destination Guide, Food, hiking, Japan, kyushu, nature, Road Trip, roadtrip, travel1 Comment on Aso: the magical heart of Kyushu

Dive, eat, sleep, repeat on the Andaman Islands

A story about the remarkable islands and it’s underwater paradise way off the coast of India.

Posted bythattravelstoryFebruary 8, 2026February 5, 2026Posted inAsia, IndiaTags:Adventures, Asia, Culture, Destination Guide, diving, Food, Scuba, scuba-diving, travel2 Comments on Dive, eat, sleep, repeat on the Andaman Islands

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