Blogs from Asia - page 16

Steph found an office for the bus company at the port and was able to secure a free transfer to the departure point. This worked well and we didn’t have long to wait for the bus to the capital Phnom Penh. It was a bit different from our recent forms of transport with reclining seats and a sandwich plus bottle of water for lunch. Another pleasant journey on decent roads through the Cambodian countryside spotting water buffalo and various types of birds. We arrived in the city near the palace and Moly a friendly driver offered to match the price of a Grab so we jumped into his tuk tuk. Our hotel was within walking distance of most of the important places and ,although it was very near to Pub Street, our room was thankfully at ... read more

Discover Korea Round Trip 7 Days Tour – OVERVIEW – Discover an amazing Korea in 7 days getting a complete impression of Korea's cultural treasures, dreamlike landscape, and traditional experience. This tour will bring you major places all over the South Korea. Delve into South Korea's must-see cultural attractions, bustling cities, and traditional townships on this 7-day excursion that circles the entire country. Visit museums and natural landmarks, dine on authentic Korean fare, and enjoy luxurious overnight accommodations in high-end hotels. Discover Korea Round Trip 7 Days Tour – Day 1 – Seoul, South Korea to Iksan, South Korea –This morning we'll head to the Gongju and explore Gongsanseong Fortress. Its captivating beauty and strategic significance offer a glimpse into Korea's past while providing breathtaking panoramic views. In recognition of its value, Gongsanseong Fortress was... read more

I am quite happy with myself this morning! I slept really well last night, and woke up at about 9am, not my own accord though; I set my alarm! I think that I probably would have naturally slept on! It’s crazy how much I am sleeping whilst I’ve been in Seminyak! But to honest…. It is a total beach, shopping, eating and drinking tourist resort, so I’ve realised, that’s ok, I’m not missing out on anything! I had a good look on the internet for things to see here, but they just don’t appeal to me. A lot of the stuff is up in Ubud, where I’ve just for from. There are the coffee and rice tours, not for me, ATV hire, surfing, cooking etc. Many of the tours on offer involve long drives, which I’m ... read more

Gestern hatten wir noch einmal zwei Highlights: wir beobachteten den Sonnenaufgang in Angkor Wat (leider konnte man den Stern wegen Wolken nicht sehen) und später am Tag machten wir eine Fahrt mit einem Fesselballon. Letztere wäre beinahe wegen zu viel Wind ausgefallen. Abends bekamen wir dann noch ein Essen in einem schönen Restaurant.... read more

Although the taxi ride to the airport in Hong Kong, China was an hour or so, the check-in process was smooth as silk, and, while I was enjoying a cup of coffee, I was entertained by a robot that delivered cocktails from the bar to the servers at a lounge across from the bar. The flight from Hong Kong to Seoul, South Korea was uneventful, and the seats between my aisle seat and the "window" seat were unoccupied. The passenger across the aisle from me, a man from Northern Ireland who had now been living in Hong Kong for eight years, also had two empty seats between him and the window. This was not unusual for many flights, but this flight seemed to be about 95% of capacity. I suppose most of the passengers were travelling ... read more