Helsinki, Finland
With a population of about 620,000 Helsinki has the feel of an international city while retaining a small-town vibe at the same time. Like its Nordic neighbours to the west, […]
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Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn, in my opinion, is the most memorable of the 3 Baltic capitals (Riga, Latvia and Vilnius, Lithuania are the others). Located on the Gulf of Finland, Tallinn is the largest […]
Riga, Latvia
Riga is the largest city of the three Baltic states (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia) with a population of 640,000. Mostly known for it’s charming old town – named a UNESCO Heritage […]
Moscow, Russia
Home to over 12 million people, Moscow is the largest city in Russia. Known for its complicated history and tremendous architecture, this Soviet capital is a fascinating city to explore! […]
Hong Kong
An increasingly popular city, Hong Kong was the 9th most visited destination in the world in 2014. Hong Kong is officially listed as an autonomous territory of China and it […]
Zhangjiajie, China
Best known as the real life inspiration for the ‘floating peaks’ in Avatar, the mountains in Zhangjiajie are a tremendous site to behold! In total, there are 200 peaks surrounded […]
Chengdu, China
Located in western China and the capital of the Sichuan province, Chengdu has a population of 14- million people and it is the fifth largest city in China. Home to […]
Lesean, China
I can’t say I saw much of the city of Lesean, so we’ll stick to the main reason people come here. The Lesean Giant Buddha! The Buddha is a 71-meter! […]
Xi’an, China
Located in the north central part of China, Xi’an is the starting point of the Silk Road – the ancient network of routes connecting the East and West – and […]
Shanghai, China
With more than 24 million people, Shanghai is the most populous city in the world. A global financial centre and major shipping port, Shanghai saw an intense re-development during the […]
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