Spending a few hours at Jjimjilbang (찜질방), aka Korean spa, aka not Spa World (best ever Korean spa on the planet — at least the one we’ve been too. But! our Seoul experience was still pretty cool.
We visited one of holy islands in Russia – Valaam. Gorgeous and quite serene.
Introducing the most amazing view cafe near Süleymaniye Mosque – it’s called Aga Kapisi, with exact address on nazir izzet efendi sok 11. Spectacular views overlooking the Golden Horn and Galata Bridge from the three terraces, and no other tourists in sight! Interesting drink selection too.
Last day in Thailand — got our visa for India just two hours before catching the train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. Then the train was delayed by an hour. Then it came into Bangkok 2 hours late. But none of that has happened here yet. ) Oh and as such, we are celebrating with…
End of delightful Day 2 of Thakhek Loop, we stopped in the Thong Lor village right outside the famous 7.5 km cave. The cave comes complete with a river, a boat trip, and is definitely worth the trip. As is the countryside in Thong Lor – just beautiful.
After getting off the ferry from Busan, South Korea, we are boarding our first Japanese high-speed en route to Hiroshima.