After a trip to Hanoi, and having previously taken the overnight train to from Vietnam (Hanoi) to China (Pingxiang), I was invited to a town named Cao Bang. It being on the way to China, I decided to give this no-thrills town a crack. Cao Bang is famous for nothing, except perhaps the fact that the French got their arses kicked there. Tourists rarely, if ever, go there. … [Read More...] about City Guide to Cao Bang, Vietnam
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Mobile Payments in East Africa
If you have been living in China for a while, you must have encountered WeChat wallet and Alipay, the now omnipresent mobile payment solutions that … [Full Story] about Mobile Payments in East Africa
Kinmen Islands: A visa-run between Chinas
As a follower of YPT, you’re probably into weird political boundaries, strange divisions and other historical hiccups. As such, you probably know … [Full Story] about Kinmen Islands: A visa-run between Chinas
Traces of Idi Amin and Gaddafi in Kampala
African cities have a bad reputation when it comes to commemorating or remembering their past. Old and miniscule dusty rooms act as National Museums. It seems, generally, as if … [Full Story] about Traces of Idi Amin and Gaddafi in Kampala
The Roof of the World – 7 Days (or thereabouts) in Tibet
Tibet ain’t your daddy’s China. Classified by the Chinese government as an autonomous region and chocked to the gills with security checkpoints and feisty locals, it’s about as off … [Full Story] about The Roof of the World – 7 Days (or thereabouts) in Tibet
Expat Life
27 Hours on a Chinese sleeper train
You hear lots of horror stories about long-distance sleeper trains in China, but they are what you make of it. Personally, I’m happy keeping myself entertained and find the journey quite fun. You can … [Full Story] about 27 Hours on a Chinese sleeper train
Off the beaten track
Ten tips to survive an East-African long distance bus ride
A source of adventure for some and source of dread for others, long-distance bus rides are a necessary rite of passage for any budget traveller to … [Full Story] about Ten tips to survive an East-African long distance bus ride
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How to get from Yangshuo to Beijing by sleeper train
So, you're moving away from the serene bliss that is the karstic mountain landscape of Yangshuo and heading North East to the big capital? Looking just at a map, this journey is quite the trek. Indeed, it's going to take you a good day or two. Although you're traversing half of the country, the journey is relatively … [Full Story...] about How to get from Yangshuo to Beijing by sleeper train
5 Asian Cities that Should be on Your Bucket list
Many of us have been to various capital cities in Asia such as Bangkok, Beijing, Tokyo etc. Whilst these are incredible places to visit, and host a large number of tourists per year (for a reason!), there other great cities of Asia out there on the rise and hungry for tourists. Make sure you don't miss them out on your … [Full Story...] about 5 Asian Cities that Should be on Your Bucket list
The Long Road — Belize City to Cancun
How do you get from Belize City to Cancun, Mexico? The easiest way is to take the direct bus. The more adventurous can, however, hop on a classy former US school bus, which takes around eight to ten hours. If you’re a refined gentleman adept at killing time, this poses no challenge. Step one after our week of island … [Full Story...] about The Long Road — Belize City to Cancun
The 6 Weirdest Foods Around The World
As frequent travellers we are no strangers to the dubious pleasures of eating some really weird shit. In China alone we are privy to such bizarre amuse-bouches as silkworm larvae, scorpions, and dog meat. But there are plenty of other strange dishes around the world, from half-foetus eggs to brandy-drowned … [Full Story...] about The 6 Weirdest Foods Around The World
Gringo: Dan ‘Tito’ Davis Interview Part III
This is part three of a four-part story. Look here for parts one and two. “When you’re on the run,” recounts Tito, “you can’t contact anyone from your prior life. You’re never going back.” After a childhood friend sold him out to the DEA, Tito was left with little choice but to run. With a prior conviction for … [Full Story...] about Gringo: Dan ‘Tito’ Davis Interview Part III
