whereisannenow

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...

Karimunjava, Indonesia Who said tropical paradise? Bounty beaches, beautiful sunsets, and front row location where the sand from the bed gets into your bed because you are literary staying on the beach. Karimunjava is a precious little pearl of an island located a couple of hour’s boat ride from Jepara in Java, Indonesia. Karimunjava is an archipelago of 27 islands and while visiting, do yourself the favor and go visit a few. One of my favorite memories of this place was one night at our homestay when a thunderstorm hit the horizon. I and my travel companion were sitting in the oceans lovely warm water and watching as many as five lightings strike the surface of the ocean on the horizon. We spent a few hours sitting in the shallow water drinking tea and being entertained. It was amazing. The Island. This area is a national marine park. The main island(s) are of two small islands tugged together only separated by a small bridge. Karimunjava and Kemujan Islands. The s...

I have traveled the world a bit. I’ve seen things, observed things and tried many things. Some I liked some I didn’t. Couchsurfing has been an experience. I have couched surfed in a few countries. The majority of my couch surfing experiences have been good, some have been extraordinarily good and some have been experiences I would happily not have had. All of them have created memories though. I have chosen to share three of my best experiences with you and three of my worst. One thing I did learn from my trips is how important it is to make sure you are on the same page as your host. Are we going to party? How much time should we spend together? Are you expecting something in return (read sex), Buckle up and enjoy the ride? View from a host in Wellington, NZ 1. My very first Couchsurfing experience – perfect first time! My sister and I had decided to try that couch surfing thing that so many people had recommended us. I created a profile and filled out the stuff. I must ...

Diving has always been one of my favorite activities when going traveling. It is fun and beautiful and you get to discover such a different world when you are under the sea. A world of treasures and wonders... and so unlike the one above. Below I've gathered 7 of my favorite diving spots in South East Asia and Australia that I would recommend to everyone.  Enjoy 1. Coral Garden, Langkawi The most famous spot for diving around Langkawi is the Pulau Payar Marine Park. Located around an hour ferry ride south of Langkawi leaving the Kuah Jetty. I did two dives here. The main attraction is the Coral Garden. This dive-site is a shallow site with the coral-reef at around 10 meters depth. But don’t feel cheated. The rocks are covered with beautiful soft corals in clear white, blue and purple colors. You will also encounter plenty of the branching tree corals, anemones hiding schools of clownfish and huge sea fans. There is a great variety of plant and animal wildlife with many of t...