Asia
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Cappadocia / Goreme (Turkey) by Car: Travel Guide, Itinerary, Budget, Google Maps, Tips, Tricks
I spent an impressive number of hours organizing my trip to Cappadocia. There is a serious lack of information about this region, especially about transportation, because (1) it isn’t a very well known region (2) most tourists opt for organized tours (3) the Routard/Lonely Planet type travel guides only list the points of interest city by city while Cappadocia can be visited by going from one city to another. So I took my courage in both hands, and after my recent weekend in Göreme, I wrote down, pinned down, and created Google Maps itineraries to make it easier for you. Visiting Cappadocia without a guide is quite possible, just read…
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3 days in Cappadocia (Turkey) from Paris: Budget, Itinerary, Car Rental
If after reading the travel diary in Göreme and our pictures of the 100 hot-air balloons in the sky, you also feel like doing the same thing, know that it is quite possible to do part of what we did in 3 days (from Friday to Sunday). From Paris. yes yes! Here is the detailed program, as well as the budget, to help you get organized. Recommended flights Round trip plane : Paris => Kayseri, 1 777 TL/person or 264€/person, only one hand luggage allowed (which is more than enough for a 3-day weekend) Exchange rate in October 2018: 1€ = 6.58 Turkish Lira Day 1 : Arrival in Kayseri…
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Travel Diary: 3 days in Göreme in Cappadocia (Turkey)
This weekend, we’re going to visit Cappadocia, following the photos that made us dream too much (a hundred hot-air balloons in the sky). We told you about hot-air balloons here. In this article, we will talk about the rest. Part 1: Travel Diary Part 2: Practical Tips Part 1: Travel Diary Departure from IstanbulWe wake up at 4:30 am and order an Uber at 5 am. Because of our ignorance, we booked the flight from the farthest airport of Istanbul (code name SAW) which is 50mn – 1h away. In Istanbul, Uber allows us to call classic cabs so when we see a cab stop right in front of our…
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Hot Balloons in Cappadocia in Göreme (Turkey) – is this worth it?
Until then, we had never heard of Cappadocia in Turkey, but the pictures seen on a travel blog made us want it too much. The region is really super beautiful (I will talk about it here), but we also came to enjoy a unique show: a hundred hot-air balloons flying over the region EVERY MORNING (well, weather permitting). No no, it’s not a festival or a special occasion, we see it EVERY DAY! Note: this article will contain a lot of blah blah blah blah. We try to show you as many pictures as possible, but you know what we think about pictures: there will be more beautiful ones on…
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Behind the scenes of an Instagram photo in Göreme (Turkey)
For more than two years now that we have had the chance to travel, we have come across countless tourists ready to kill father and mother for a nice photo to share on Facebook or Instagram. Social networks have exacerbated our narcissism and for some, travel has become more of an excuse than anything else to be able to publish photos and show followers how cool we are. To be honest, it’s very difficult to escape the phenomenon completely and we also like to collect a lot of likes when we share a photo. However, we try to : remain authentic and do not give in to the temptation to…
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Prepaid 4G SIM card in China: how much does it cost? Where to buy it?
Buy a SIM card before you leave The article below talks about buying a SIM card on the spot, when you arrive in China. A simpler alternative solution is to buy a SIM card before you leave. This offer(Amazon link) allows you to benefit from 6 GB of data for 30 days at the rate of 27 €. It’s more expensive than what you will find on site but it’s much simpler and BIG BENEFIT, you won’t be blocked by the Chinese firewall and you will be able to use Google, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, … without VPN. I think it has to do with the fact that this is…
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What to buy? What to bring back from Myanmar?
There is no lack of shopping opportunities in Burma. But what do you need to bring back? Cosmetics Thanaka In terms of cosmetics, clearly Thanaka is at the top of the list. It is a yellow paste used as sunscreen by the Burmese. It exists in different versions, but the compact powder version is the easiest for foreigners to use. The “wood” version is the cheapest but requires a stone base.When you are in Burma, imitate the Burmese by putting Thanaka on both your cheeks to protect you from the sun, it will protect you from sunburn and will also attract the sympathy of the locals. Do not put too…
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Practical Travel Guide for Seoul (South Korea): Budget, Tips, Addresses, What to Visit, Advice, Digital Nomad
We have just spent a month and a half in Seoul and as we had a bit of difficulty at the beginning to enjoy the city, we will give you our best addresses and advices, so you won’t waste time like us This guide is in Question/Answer format, I find it is the most suitable format to cover the most topics (which have nothing to do with each other) Two important documents to have Just make sure you have (1) your passport with you (2) a return ticket or ticket to leave the territory For French people, you are exempt from visa requirements and can stay here up to 3…
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Where to go shopping for cheap in Seoul (South Korea)? Underground shopping in Seoul
Seoul, along with Tokyo, are among the top destinations in Asia for shopping and/or fashionista fans. Today, I take you on a tour of the best places for shopping, for cheap. Attention: here I speak mainly about the purchase of clothes. For cosmetics, you have a dedicated article. Be aware that there are plenty of underground areas where you can go shopping in Seoul – usually in the subways. The clothes sold there do not necessarily have a brand or label. Prices start at 5,000won. In summer, the average price (June 2018) is 10,000won. The most expensive items are 30,000won maximum. Clothes are very nice, good quality but they look…
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2.5 days in Beijing / Beijing (China): Travel Diary + Travel Guide
After South Korea, we are supposed to spend the summer in Australia, but JB’s brother is getting married in September in France… so we decided to rework our itinerary and come back to Paris, then stay in Europe for a few months. Before returning to European soil, JB had the good idea to draw us a slightly exotic itinerary: Jeju => Beijing (2.5 days) => Astana (stopover) => Paris. Part 1: Travel Diary Part 2: Practical Tips Part 1: Travel Diary How to get there Jeju is an increasingly popular destination in Asia and there are many direct flights from major Asian cities to/from this small Korean island. The Jeju…
