Author Archives: Michela
Visiting Shanghai in a day: what to see during a stopover
After having had a stopover in Shanghai four times, flying with China Eastern, we decided [...]
JR Pass and Regional Passes: what you should get for your Japan trip
One of the questions I get asked most often is whether it is worth getting [...]
Aitutaki, the most beautiful lagoon in the world
Aitutaki is the most beautiful lagoon in the world, according to Tony Wheeler, the founder [...]
Things to do in Rarotonga: the best experiences in Cook Islands.
Rarotonga wasn’t quite what I expected. Grey skies and rain accompanied us for most of [...]
Visiting Cook Islands: 10 days itinerary for our honeymoon
I always said that if I ever got married, my honeymoon would be in Polynesia. [...]
Ban Gioc Waterfalls: a hidden gem between Vietnam and China
While planning my northern Vietnam itinerary and searching for unique, lesser-known places, I came across [...]
Sapa: trekking among terraced rice fields and local villages
When I think back to my trip to Vietnam, Sapa is the place I immediately [...]