Booking a training camp at Krudam with MuayThaiOK.com
byAs fitness enthusiasts and active travellers, we’re always looking for new and interesting activities to try out when we are in a foreign country. Just on reputation alone, we knew we…
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Vietnam: Where to repair your camera in Saigon
byAfter spending a great romantic day at the wineries with Mitch around the Inle Lake in Myanmar, we were biking back to our hotel while the sun was setting. Unfortunately…
Day Cruise on the Andaman Sea from Phuket
byPhuket is world renowned as an island full of incredible food, hospitable people, a wide array of beaches and fitness/cleanse retreats. While in Phuket, one of Thailand’s most visited Islands,…
Siam@Siam Bangkok
byBangkok is a large city and there are many choices for places to stay from AirBnb’s to luxurious hotels. For our last visit to Bangkok, we bring you to a…
Chinese New Year in Bangkok
byChinese new year is HUGE in Asia. Whether you are in Viet Nam, China, Thailand, or else, there will be a lot of celebrations and one of the busiest times…
Camping in Antarctica: A once in a lifetime experience
byNever in our wildest dreams did we think we would be able to go camping in Antarctica. This is absolute bucket-list stuff. This is the type of thing that only…
Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana: Discover the first ever Luxury Hotel in Cuba
byThe newly established Kempinski is in the best location in all of Havana. Originally built in the early 1900’s as a shopping centre, it has also previously been a school…
Win a free 7-night stay at Phuket Cleanse in Thailand
bySpending a week at Phuket Cleanse has been fantastic. It was our first time spending such a long time in a retreat, we didn’t know what to expect. One thing…
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul: 30th Anniversary Celebration Offers
byIstanbul is a city we have been to several times but still continue to find wonderful places to stay. If you are looking for an Istanbul hotel that has the…
Ultimate guide of photography in Hong Kong
byHong Kong is a photographers paradise. Colourful buildings, tons of coffee shops, a lot of new/olds contrasts, plenty of local moments to capture, food culture, graffitis and high rises for…
Visa-free Countries for Uzbekistan in 2019
byAmazing news few days ago from Uzbekistan as they updated their visa-free visa policies for 45 countries including Australia, Canada, UK, etc. Last year Uzbekistan introduced e-visas to many countries to smooth the process…
How to get your visa for Uzbekistan in 2020
byIt is now the best time to visit since Uzbekistan has new visa policies for tourists announced in 2018 and beyond. This has been an effort from the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s…
Uzbekistan Travel Safety Guide
byUzbekistan is such a wonderful country. It is absolutely safe to travel in Uzbekistan and we have the proof by travelling through the whole country by car all by ourselves….
A Complete Guide To Ho Chi Minh City’s Districts
byIf you are moving to Ho Chi Minh City it is important to understand the neighbourhoods. Even if you are only visiting as a traveller, this guide will help you…
How we spent 5 days in New York City
byThis article is not an itinerary for you. It’s not the ideal itinerary either to spend 5 days in New York City but it is our blog about how we…
Ziplining in Ras Al Khaimah
byYou are looking to zipline in Ras Al Khaimah? You’ve found the right page! Living in Dubai can seem not adventurous with its sky scrapers, but you can actually drive…
Things to do in Dubai during winter
byWinters are amazing times in the UAE as well as many other places in the Middle East. With summers being very hot and almost impossible to do many outdoor activities,…
Color Me Run Ho Chi Minh City
byThe Color Me Run is an independent version of Color Me Rad & The Color Run all around the world. The Color Me Run in Ho Chi Minh City is…
List of Best Co-working spaces in Dubai
byAs digital nomads it is important for us to know great coffee shops and spaces where we can do some work. Dubai is a city in the Middle East full…
Where to have a good dinner in District 2 (Thao Dien), Ho Chi Minh City
byWhen in Ho Chi Minh City and not feeling like local food, we can recommend you this amazing spot we discovered 5 years ago in District 1 called The Vintage…
Photo Journal: Montenegro Wine Discovery
byA road trip to find the best wines in the country. Meet Radevic Wines and the home experience with the lovely family.
Plan an active trip to Montenegro at the Regent Hotel Porto Montenegro
byMontenegro always has been a country we love and have come back to many times. We consider it a beautiful outdoorsy destination with a lot of history and with many…
Top Things to do in Madinat Jumeirah Dubai
byIf you are living in Dubai or just visiting, you must know that there are indeed a plethora of places to visit. However, all the attractions quite far from each…
Wellness Getaway at Al Maha Resort @ Timeless Spa
byIf you are looking for spa treatments in Dubai, well … you know the real situation, SO MANY OPTIONS! Every hotel has one and many of them provide quality massage…
Vietnam: List of Best Cafes of Saigon
byVietnam is one of the best places on earth to get coffee. So if you are planning to visit Ho Chi Minh City, you will have to plan at least…
Aquatrek: Swim with the sharks and mantas at the Atlantis Dubai
byEver dreamed of swimming with the sharks or simply being under water with the sea life? Well in Dubai, at the Atlantis The Palm Dubai, you can not only dive…
Check-in: InterContinental Fujairah
byFujairah is more famously known for Snoopy Island, the best place in the United Arab Emirates to do some snorkelling. Great news now because not too far from it, this luxurious…
Vintage Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City at Mayhem Saigon
byIf you are looking for a shop that sells vintage clothes, you will hit jackpot with Mayhem Saigon. It is one of my favorite shops in Ho Chi Minh City,…
How to avoid a disastrous first trip to China
byIn other words, this is everything you need to know on how to plan your first trip to China! Going to China isn’t just like a casual trip to Mexico…
Dubai has a Human Slingshot pointing straight into the waters
byYup, Dubai has a Human Slingshot pointing straight into the water like you’re getting thrown into the deep sea with no return 😛 ! This Human Slingshot is the latest work…
The complete guide for Expats in Dubai
byYou have landed on the latest update online of a Dubai Expat Guide (2018). This guide will have everything you need to know about Dubai, followed by resource pages to…
Alila Anji: An escape just few hours drive from Shanghai
byThe Alila hotel brand is among the leaders in the way they find their unique locations for properties. We visited the young Alila Anji, only 4 hours drive away from…
Kayaking in Antarctica
byOne of the great activities we managed to do while in Antarctica was kayaking through the icebergs. The crew had organized trips throughout the trip, but due to the high…
The ultimate guide to San Francisco
bySan Francisco is such a lively city, we could totally live there! We would define it as an eclectic city, home of stylish people, hipsters, liberals, hippies, techies, immigrants, homeless people,…
What to pack for Antarctica
byAs you know, packing for Antarctica isn’t like any other trip. If you forget something, there will only be shops in Ushuaia for last minute purchases. Depending on what boat…
Full Photography Guide for Antarctica
byNo need to have 5 blogs and websites open anymore, here is the complete photography guide for Antarctica! Visiting Antarctica is for those who are interested in our planet Earth….
Reasons to visit Sozopol when you go to Bulgaria
byBulgaria is a country worth a visit. There are many great cities to discover other than the capital Sofia and Sozopol is one place we would like to introduce you…
Living in Dubai
byYou’ve seen pictures, you watched some videos, you commented on our page and you wondered one thing: “What is it like to live in Dubai?” All your questions answered in…
How to Shoot at the Saigon Flower Market (Cho Hoa Ho Thi Ky)
byPicture Asia, and markets come to mind. This type of commerce is alive and well in this region. From Thai night markets to Hong Kong counterfeit markets, your choices are…
Best Places to Run in Dubai
byWe know that summer is coming around again soon and there seems to be that mad scramble with everyone trying to get back into their “Summer Body.” We also have…
Check-in: One of the best views of Shanghai at W Hotel Shanghai
byDespite being hidden away from the world until the mid nineties, Shanghai is quickly becoming a financial and technological hub of the globe. It is also making a huge push…
The Next Big Adventure: Travel to Antarctica
byThe 7th continent, Antarctica, is a desired place to travel for many adventurers like ourselves. Back in the days, only a handful of people wanted to go there as not…
Things to know before moving to Dubai
byThinking of a move to Dubai? There is so much you need to know! This article is about things you should know before moving to Dubai. We cover the serious…
Four Seasons Hotel Baku: More Than Meets the Eye
byTo be very honest with you, before moving to Dubai we probably never have said the word “Azerbaijan”. The idea of travelling there and to its capital Baku wasn’t something…
Everything you need to know about Visa Requirements to travel to Antarctica
byFirstly, congratulations if you have decided to travel to the land of the white continent and witness the glorious beauty of what we call Antarctica. A journey to Antarctica is…
Al Maha Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa: A journey in the Dubai dunes
byThe Middle East region boats of beautiful properties to satisfy a wide range of travellers looking for refuge in unique properties with adjacent experiences and service. As a mission to…
Earn Emirates Skywards miles when renting a car with Hertz Car Rentals
byFor anyone living in the Middle East and Dubai (or simply flying often), it’s essential to accumulate Emirates Skywards miles! With the loyalty program getting better every year, it has…
Street Food Tour in Saigon
byDiscovering street food on your own without guidance can be a challenge. You don’t know which are the good ones that won’t make you sick. One thing that everyone who…
Landscape change 45 minutes from Dubai at the Oberoi Al Zorah
byIt’s done, it’s 100% open, The Oberoi Al Zorah adds itself to the list of luxury hotels you must stay at in the UAE. So you are looking for a…
Canada: Visiting the Montreal Canadiens Locker Room (NHL)
bySince meeting my AdventureFaktory partner in crime, I have adopted a new sporting team – the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League (NHL). Thuymi’s passion for the organization combined…
Hockey Hall of Fame Experience in Toronto Canada
byAs a sport nut, I need to see where the best of the best are recognized for every sport – in the Hall of Fame! So when I was in…
These pictures of Baku will make you want to book a stay at Four Seasons Hotel Baku
byBaku was a very odd stop for us. We always wanted to take our time and visit all of the Old Town and the modern architecture, except, in our case,…
Crossing the Georgia-Azerbaijan border by car
byAs much as road trips are fun, border crossing is sure something less enjoyable. You either have too much wait or crazy amount of not important paperwork to do. During…
33 meilleures citations du capitaine Charles Patenaude
byNe pas être au Québec présentement me brise le coeur. L’autre fois je pensais à des proverbes en Français et je me suis dit, coudonc, je me souviens de rien…
Check-in: Kuramathi Island Maldives
byLooking for a island in the Maldives that offers absolutely everything for the whole family? While still offering the seclusion we come to expect from this part of the world?…
Things you must do in Sri Lanka
byWhat to do in Sri Lanka? Here is a guide we made for you if you have over a week to spend there! Get a coffee and read up our…
Dolphin Sightseeing Boat Trip In Musandam Oman
byOman is a gem. From Dubai you can drive a few hours to reach Musandam, where you will reach Khasab via a breathtaking ride by the coast of the Gulf of…
The other side of Dubai you must see
byWhat to do in Dubai? Well take a break from the glitz and glamour and come see what Old Dubai has to offer. Yes Dubai is known for its tall…
Beautiful co-working space in Saigon at Nest by AIA
byThe Nest by AIA designed by the great team of The Lab Saigon (FB) is a breath of fresh air in Ho Chi Minh City. A new working place, well situated…
100 year old Bank in Vienna transformed into a Luxury Hotel @ Park Hyatt Vienna
byIn the search of iconic hotels in Vienna, a stop at the Park Hyatt was a must. It is just a few steps away from the Golden Quartier, Vienna’s oldest…
Four Seasons Kuwait: A wellness destination to consider
byLocated in the premium location of downtown Kuwait lies the Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait At Burj Alshaya and it truly needs to be seen to be believed! With sky high…
Six Senses is why you should get to Con Dao Island now
byMany travellers think of Thailand as the only option for a beautiful island vacation. Vietnam actually has plenty of good options and most of us find ourselves in this dilemma, which island…
Packing guide for an African Safari
byWe have just completed our first Safari and we wished we had a list of what we needed to bring to make sure it is a comfortable as possible. So…
Istanbul travel tips
byGone again? How? We make travelling a priority for our healthy lives. We are savvy travellers while keeping our jobs. It is possible to be a globe trotter without quitting…
W Istanbul: Stay in a modern property near hip spots of Istanbul
byLast long weekend we managed to sneak away to Istanbul to check it out for the very first time. We got a really good deal with Qatar Airways, who do…