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Asia, China, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Travel Extras, World Food

Food & Travel Guide to Yunnan, Sichuan & Western Tibet

Where mountains meet markets, chilies meet yak butter, and every journey becomes a story. Why This Region? Few regions on […]

November 8, 2025
Asia, China, Outside India

Baisha Village: A Tranquil Naxi Haven Beneath Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Nestled at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Baisha Village (白沙古镇) is one of Yunnan’s most authentic treasures. Once […]

November 4, 2025
Asia, Chengdu Cooking Class, China, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Travel Extras, World Food

Chengdu Local Market Food Tour & Cooking Class: Discover Sichuan’s Spices, Tea, and Traditions

Chengdu conjures up images of giant pandas and a laidback city. Those are all true because Chengdu is probably China´s […]

October 28, 2025
#HongKong #Hongkongtravelblog #Travelbloggerindia #Travelblog #HongKongtravelblog #HKtourism
Asia, China, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

My favourite Hong Kong sights

Hong Kong is one of my favourite places in the world. I love everything about it. Its bustle, business, crowds, […]

July 14, 2016
#HongKong #Hongkongtravelblog #Travelbloggerindia #Travelblog #HongKongtravelblog #HKtourism
China, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Hong Kong life

Hong Kong life is photogenically stunning. The reason is its unique mix of modern with retro and the combined effect […]

July 12, 2016
#HongKong #Hongkongtravelblog #Travelbloggerindia #Travelblog #HongKongtravelblog #HKtourism
China, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

21 photos that may tempt you to visit Hong Kong

Hong Kong in my eyes can do no wrong. Feisty, independent and self reliant, it is a city with a […]

July 9, 2016
#travelblog #Macau #maverickbird
China, Top Experiences

Top fun things to do in Macau

Macau is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations and a gambler’s paradise. Located close to both mainland China and […]

September 7, 2014
#travelblog #Macau #maverickbird
Asia, China, Outside India

Bittersweet Macau memories

Macau is the most densely populated place on earth but on that day in the heart of its winding alleys a […]

September 3, 2014
#travelblog #Macau #maverickbird
Asia, China, Outside India

The two faces of Macau

During all my years of traveling very few places have let me down and hardly any have left a bad […]

September 2, 2014
#travelblog #Hongkong #maverickbird
Asia, China, Outside India

A cat and mouse chase in HongKong

My daughter Noni was very young when we visited together to Hong Kong and even though it was an expensive […]

February 18, 2014
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