Nestled in northwestern Cambodia is the city of Siem Reap (see-em ree-ep; សៀមរាប), a Southeast Asian destination that can be aptly called as a mysti..

It is a never-ending hunt to find the most unique hiking gifts for the backpackers or hiking buffs you know. They have had everything sorted for the..

Every hiking trip out in the wild or in the magical mountains in Europe, US or Asia involves a lot of thinking about all the needy hiking essentials..

Japan is one of my top favorite destinations, and if you’ve been following my journey, it’s an obvious thing since I’ve been doing multiple visits t..

Japanese culture accommodates human crudity with surprising pragmatism. Their toilets gently wash your ass, while there’s an entire range of hotels ..

Journey to Cape Town, the oldest city in South Africa, and you’re sure to find magnificent natural landscapes, dramatic coastlines and colourful sig..

Hong Kong is, without a doubt, a haven for foodies with its mix of Cantonese cuisine and Western-influenced dishes. There’s also a dizzying amount o..

Malaysia is often overlooked by most travelers as a pass-through country when they are backpacking around Southeast Asia but what they may not know ..

Being the third largest Thai island, you can imagine there are plenty of amazing beaches in Koh Chang. However, with so much on offer, it might be a..

Rovaniemi is the entry point to Lapland, the northernmost province in Finland. It is located right on the arctic circle, surrounded by scenic lakes ..

Nomadic Notes Travel blog, guides, and reviews November 20, 2019 By James Clark 2 Comments

Savonlinna is a stunning old city located in the middle of Finland’s largest lake system, the Saimaa Lakes. When you visit Savonlinna you are litera..