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An Ancient Water Town Called Xitang
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An Ancient Water Town Called Xitang – A Morning Stroll

December 3, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
There is an ancient water town called Xitang, half an hour by train from Shanghai. This water village became famous when Tom Cruise shot Mission Impossible III here. It would be wise to watch the movie first to make your strolling exciting. I haven’t watched it yet, to be honest.
Xitang at Night is Absolutely the Movie in Your Mind China
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Xitang at Night is Absolutely the Movie in Your Mind

November 7, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Xitang at night is absolutely the movie in your mind. It’s the one you always see in Chinese soap operas, classic telenovelas, and films. On the night I arrived there, I wasted no time. I hurriedly checked into my hotel room, changed my t-shirt, and off I went to the
Xitang - Where Mission Impossible 3 Was Shot
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To Xitang – Where Mission Impossible 3 Was Shot

October 28, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Xitang is an ancient water town where Mission Impossible 3 (Tom Cruise) was shot. I really didn’t know about it until a friend recommended this water village. And indeed, it never disappointed me. I love it there – and since I went there during off-peak season, the crowd was just
The Yunyansi Pagoda on Tiger Hill is China's Leaning Tower
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The Yunyansi Pagoda on Tiger Hill is China’s Leaning Tower

October 27, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The Yunyansi Pagoda on Tiger Hill in Suzhou is China’s answer to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Well, you won’t really notice it if you’re not standing on the right side below the tower. I went there with no idea that this was a leaning pagoda. I gradually noticed it
Doors in China
China

Door Handles in Chinese Doors – Guardians of the House

October 25, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
These door handles in Chinese doors are the guardians of the house. Three weeks ago, I traveled to Suzhou. Every time I saw a door handle, I couldn’t help but take photos of them. They fascinate me. The locals and other tourists who had seen me looking at the details
Shantang Jie Suzhou Jiangsu China
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Shantang Street in Suzhou – Your Window to Wu Culture

October 17, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Shantang Street in Suzhou is your go-to for something that resembles ancient China. The courtyard houses there will definitely give you a glimpse of what life was like eons ago. The street is your “Window to Wu Culture,” they (tour guides) say.  If you are into Chinese architecture, you might find
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This Precious Belt Bridge in Suzhou Has 53 Arches

October 15, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
This Precious Belt Bridge in Suzhou has 53 arches. By the look of it, this bridge has weathered time in ancient Chinese history. It is stone bridge that dates back to mid-Tang Dynasty era in Chinese history. However, due to several reconstructions, the bridge you see today goes back to
Relive Old Suzhou at Pingjiang Lu
China

Relive Old Suzhou at Pingjiang Lu

October 11, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
On Pingjiang Lu, you can still relive the Old Suzhou you are looking for. However, it’s not the kind of experience that will fully give you a satisfying experience. Though the street is lined with white-washed houses of old yore, many are turned into businesses that cater to tourists. There
Dinagat Islands Surigao Philippines Travel Blog
Philippines

Discovering the Dinagat Islands

August 26, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The alarm wakes me up at three in the morning. It’s time to get up and catch the 3:30 bus for Surigao City from Butuan City. By 7, the early morning breeze kisses me as I sit in a motorized boat. Today, I am crossing the Pacific Ocean through Surigao
India Pondicherry - City of Vibes
India

Pondicherry – A City of Vibes

February 18, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Traveling is something that each one of us wishes to do in life to truly experience it. We all want to travel to different places to experience specific types of foods, cultures, and people. However, there is one city in India that does not just offer a diverse range of
Hagia Sophia in Istanbul: a Christian Basilica, a Mosque and a Museum (Turkey).
Turkey

Hagia Sophia in Istanbul: a Christian Basilica, a Mosque and a Museum

September 11, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Aya Sofia or Hagia Sophia in Istanbul is another must-visit attraction that would blow your mind away. It served as a Byzantine Cathedral from 537-1204; a Roman Cathedral until 1261; a Greek Orthodox Cathedral through 1453; an Ottoman mosque until 1931; and then, it became a museum which we enjoy until
10 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting the Blue Mosque in Istanbul (Turkey).
Turkey

10 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting the Blue Mosque in Istanbul

August 31, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Istanbul is a culmination of Byzantine, Constantinople, and Ottoman art and culture. Although there were many eye-catching attractions in the city, the Blue Mosque in Istanbul stands out from the rest of the list. Tips for Visiting: Come in the morning before everyone goes in. The serenity of the place can
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