Author Alex

A travel fanatic, Alex is always on the lookout for his next exciting adventure. Over the years, this has seen him live and work in countries as varied as Brazil, Italy and Sudan, scale snowy peaks in Kyrgyzstan and play professional football in Zanzibar. When he's not traveling to far-flung destinations, he can be found writing about them from his hometown of Brussels – one of the most multicultural cities in the world.

Best Things to do in Gyeongju, South Korea

Full of amazing old tombs, temples, burial mounds, and rock carvings, South Korea’s Gyeongju fully earns its nickname as ‘the museum without walls,’ and will astound visitors with all it’s amazing tourist attractions.

This Mountain Town Keeps Japan’s Edo-era Spirit Alive With Wooden Streets and Morning Markets

Tucked away among the mountains of central Japan, this charming city was long considered one of the country’s best-kept secrets.

This Japanese City Has Become a Symbol of Peace

Forever associated with the world’s first atomic-bomb attack that leveled the city on 6th August 1945, Hiroshima has bounced back remarkably since then and now looks much like any other modern Japanese city.

A Mountain Town Where Sacred Temples and Nature Are Part of the Same Visit

Located around two hours to the north of Tokyo in Tochigi Prefecture, this small city is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, and justifiably so.

15 Top Tourist Attractions in Langkawi, Malaysia

Lying just off the coast of mainland Malaysia, the gorgeous island of Langkawi is a breathtakingly beautiful place to visit, and it fully deserves its nickname ‘the Jewel of Kedah.

12 Top Tourist Attractions in Kuching, Malaysia

Located in the west of Borneo Island, Kuching is the capital and largest city of the state of Sarawak in Malaysia.

Best Things to do in Pai, Thailand

Lying in the north of Thailand not far from the Myanmar border, the small town of Pai is a very popular haunt among both backpackers and hippies.

12 Top Tourist Attractions in Kota Kinabalu

Lying on the northwest coast of Borneo, the Malaysian city of Kota Kinabalu is an increasingly popular tourist destination, and it is easy to see why.

Best Things to do in Nha Trang, Vietnam

The most famous seaside resort city in Vietnam, Nha Trang is very popular among both domestic and foreign tourists.

This UNESCO-listed Bay Offers Limestone Karsts, Emerald Waters and Floating Villages

One of the most popular and famous places to visit in Vietnam, Halong Bay has almost 2,000 karst islands and jungle-clad islets for you to explore.