Flic en Flac is a highly touristic village located on the west coast of the island of Mauritius. During normal times the region is buzzing with tourists, hospitality operators, and workers. But with the COVID situation, the road is almost empty. Nevertheless it is a beautiful road for a stroll. See the lovely trees, green […] The post A Walk Along Flic en Flac Coastal Road, Mauritius appeared first on Asia Travel Passion ..read more

The city I travelled to Thailand for the first time in 2014 and I fell in love with Chiang Mai. Thai people say that if you want to live the Thai culture and experience it is the Northern part that you should visit. Chiangmai is the ‘capital’ of the Chiang Mai province, at least the […] The post Chiang Mai Thailand… what has happened there? appeared first on Asia Travel Passion ..read more

During my trip to Vietnam, from HCMC to Hanoi, I tasted a lot of food. Although each region has its own taste, the names of the dishes remain the same. I do not eat pork and eat very little beef. I had a lot of veg, chicken and fish dishes. But all over the country […] The post Some of the Vietnamese dishes I tried and loved appeared first on Asia Travel Passion ..read more

In 2011 I went to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. It was my first visit to KL and of course I read a lot of advice, reviews, and booked accordingly. So I ended up staying in a hotel in the heart of the busy Bukit Bintang area. The area is very touristy and most people come […] The post My hotel booking mistakes when traveling South East Asia appeared first on Asia Travel Passion ..read more

During my visits to Chiang Mai, I did a lot of outdoor activities. Some through established tour guides and others by myself. Chiang Mai lives a lot on tourism and you will find a tour operator at every 50 meters in the city center where you can choose from a huge list of activities. The […] The post Outdoor activities at the Doi Suthep National Park appeared first on Asia Travel Passion ..read more

Ninh Binh is a must destination when visiting Vietnam. At least one of the the postcard pictures representing Vietnam shows Ninh Binh. We took the train from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh and spent 3 nights there. It is at the same time the name of the province, located in the North of Vietnam, and […] The post My trip to Ninh Binh, the ‘inland ha long bay’ appeared first on Asia Travel Passion ..read more

I am passionate about old quarters and old cities with their ancient style architecture, deep rooted culture, busy street scenes and their simple local life. For the cultural tourists Hanoi old quarter is a must. Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam. It has population of nearly 4m which is less than half of the population […] The post The old quarter of Hanoi appeared first on Asia Travel Passion ..read more

I am writing this post during the second lockdown in my home country Mauritius. Mauritius is found in the Indian Ocean. Our island is locked down since beginning of March. We wonder whether after the lockdown there will be work enough to sustain the same lifestyle. I do not know from where you are reading […] The post Golden sunsets for free in Mauritius appeared first on Asia Travel Passion ..read more

Who does not like Kuala Lumpur? KL has it all. Big commercial centers, beautiful colonial architecture, advanced transport service, lovely food, lush green and charming locals. Moving around I have visited KL in 2011, 2014, 2016 and 2019. Every time I came I saw a new development; an extension in the monorail, a new shopping […] The post Kuala Lumpur a great destination appeared first on Asia Travel Passion ..read more

I discovered Pai in 2016 then came back in 2019. It is a small town of 3000 people and very popular by both the green tourists and the backpackers. How to get there To go to Pai you have to take the bus from Chiangmai, it costs only 200 bahts. Be aware that to get […] The post Pai the hippie small town of Thailand appeared first on Asia Travel Passion ..read more