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My Top 5 Asian Capitals Below I will take you through 5 of my absolute favorite Asian capitals. Some are very touristy and filled with normal “must see” attractions, some are less frequently visited by tourists and you get more vibe and soul than actual attractions. All have found a special place in my heart. I believe all of them are worth a visit at least once in a lifetime. Some you will fall in love with and probably go back. 5. Hong Kong, China Enjoy big pulsating city-life along with oriental beauty? Hong Kong is worth a visit because of its unique combination of east and west, blending Chinese heritage, British colonial influences, high-tech modernity, and Cantonese gusto. Hong Kong Skyline Best area to stay If it is your first time visiting an Asian metropolis, I would recommend Sheung Wan , which has all a tourist needs in terms of art galleries, restaurants, antique stores and boutique shops, and Shanghai Lane. 3. Places to Go Hong Kong...

1.        Australia : Spiders aren’t actually that scary! – When I first arrived in Australia I checked everything! I mean everything for spiders. I was sure I would die from spider bites. I read that Australia is home to all the deadliest animals in the world and I was sure those spiders would get me.       After around a month I stopped. I saw a few redbacks in the outback and a funnel web in Byron Bay but no spiders ever attacked me. After around 5 months I was more frightened of Crocodiles. Never saw one. 2.        New Zealand : The Lord of the Rings movie didn’t lie about the scenery! OMG! We spend five weeks in New Zealand and I loved the nature (and the people). Everywhere we went and everywhere we stopped the car was amazing and breathtakingly stunning. I wanted to be Samwise and go on a trip with Frodo across New Zealand and to this day I want to go back and just walk and walk all...

Everyone we have talked to told us: “Get out of Manila as fast as you can”. We ended up spending 6 days in Manila and loved the city. Actually, one of the favorite spots on our month of exploring the Philippines. Manila is a pulsating, vibrant, giant city with smog, smelly allies and people everywhere. But the city has a soul and just the right kind of a soul. Beautiful skyline piercing the hazy sky, and man-made constructions as far as the eye can see. This is truly a chaotic megacity. Manila When you put on your comfortable shoes and walk around you meet the most helpful people in the Philippines. When you get caught in a pouring rainstorm, the locals help you get a tricycle. When you are lost, they walk you to the big street. When you want to take idiotic touristy pictures of their slum houses, they smile and wave to the camera. Whats not to love? What to do and where to go: My favorite day-long to do when I get to a city is to put on my comfortable runners and start w...