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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...

When some people imagine Japan, they picture a beautiful Japanese woman from Memoirs of a Geisha, written by Arthur Golden. Tokyo’s modern Japan has little resemblance to the traditional geisha world. The Last Samurai has long since perished from this world. Modern Japan has tall buildings (earthquake-secure). Hard-working Japanese businessmen, simply known as “salarymen”. Girls in short school uniforms. And entire parts of the city are dedicated to Anime, which is like stepping into a surreal parallel world of cartoons. Here even the people look like something taken out of a Pokémon movie. However, even though there is quite a lack of resemblance to the traditional Japanese images from old books and movies, modern Japan leaves no less of an impression. After having spent some time in Tokyo, I can claim that it’s been a wonderful experience. Ueno Park, Tokyo Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo I would like to share a little story about the best time to visit Tokyo, and Japan in genera...