The Land of Tradition and Modernity: Japan

The combination of tradition and modernity makes Japan a very interesting place to be visited. The Land of Japan is richly endowed with nature and has beautiful mountains, trees, rivers, lakes and seas; which show distinctive beauty in each season. In spring, trees begin to bud and cherry blossoms bloom. In summer it is hot and people enjoy water sports. In autumn, trees turn red and yellow, painting the mountains in autumn color. In winter snow falls so that sports such as skiing can be enjoyed. Onsen, or hot-springs, one of the blessings of nature, can be enjoyed throughout the year. Taking a bath at an onsen will be the most comforting experience for you. Japan’s unique natural beauty will give visitors an unforgettable experience.

One of the awesome places that Japan offers us is the Nikko town which is located along the Japan’s Romantic Road. Nikko is well known for its beautiful auntumn colours (koyo). In the average year, the colours start descending from the higher elevations of Yumoto Onsen in early October, best around Lake Chuzenji and the Irohazaka road in the mid to late October and reach the town of Nikko in the first half of November. 

Nikko Autumn Colours

Ryuzu  Fall, Nikko

Next, when stepping into Japan, ones must never forget to visit Tokyo, the capital of Japan.

Scenic walk in Ueno Park, Tokyo

Mount Fuji, Tokyo

The Tokyo Japan Temple

The other mesmerizing place to be visited in Japan is Takayama, the city in the mountainous Hida region. To differentiate it from other places named Takayama, the city is also commonly referred to as Hida-Takayama. Takayama retains a traditional touch like few other Japanese cities, especially in its beautifully preserved old town. It now ranked as one of the prime candidates among travelers wishing to add a rural element into their itineraries.

House in Hida Takayama

The Bridge

The Hida Takayama town

The Adventorous Mongolia

Good morning, world! Ever heard of Mongolia? Well, Mongolia is not your standard high-class go-to-the-beach and take-it-easy holiday destination. If you like adventurous travel, love nature and are not afraid of some cultural experiences, Mongolia is definitely the place to go. It is located in east-central Asia, bordered by Russia in the north and China in the south, east and west, making this country unique with the variety of cultures.

Mongolia national flag

The Mongol people

If you want to go there, make sure you make an effort to visit Gobi Desert. The Gobi desert is not one massive sand dune. It’s a universe of landscapes; some of them look eerily alien. It is located in South Mongolia and North China. The Gobi is an immense place where dinosaurs once roamed. It’s difficult to do justice to the Gobi on the written page. Take a look at this video and you’ll see what I mean.

Also, do visit the Terelj National Park. It is the most popular destination and the third biggest protected area in Mongolia. It offers a huge number of adventure activities such as rafting, riding, hiking, skiing, camping and mountain biking for you guys to try. To be more updated about the activities that you can do there and other information about the park, you can always visit this link.

As for those who love skiing, you can go to the Sky Resort for a mountain skiing. This small ski resort includes a couple of beginner runs, two chairlifts and full ski services (equipment rental, lessons, cafeteria) and even night skiing! A golf course is also operating here in summer. Skiing is possible between mid-November and March.