Travel

The Not So Powerful Indian Passport

India, one of the largest growing economies and a rising technology hub of the world, unfortunately, has a very weak passport. The Indian passport is ranked 73rd on the list of Global Passport Power Rank 2018. This system ranks countries on the basis of their passport power, that is, how many countries the passport holder ...

Nspirement Staff

Port Stephens: An Idyllic Coastal Paradise

Port Stephens is an idyllic coastal paradise that stretches across northeastern New South Wales, Australia. It is renowned for its vast expanse of sand dunes that sit in contrast to its extensive bay and harbor areas. It is a popular tourist destination, offering an abundant range of land and sea activities. With boundless sea and ...

Emma Lu

The Beauty of Banff National Park and Lake Louise

I have been to many places, including the beautiful Hayman Island in Australia, Capri in Italy, Three Gorges in China, and Lugano in Switzerland. Of all these places, none can compare to Banff National Park and Lake Louise in Canada. Banff National Park is famous for its sparkling blue waters, green hills, snow-covered mountain peaks, ...

Monica Song

Try These 7 Little Known Travel Destinations in China

While there are many famous travel destinations in China, they are often overcrowded and can be shockingly expensive. However, there are many other beautiful places to visit that may not be as famous, but they are far less crowded and far cheaper to visit. Travel destinations in China Historic Jinxi Town in Suzhou City, Jiangsu ...

Troy Oakes

Little Known Travel Destinations In China

Guilin’s Idyllic Scenery

Wang Zhenggong, a court officer of the Southern Song Dynasty, helped put Guilin on the world map when he wrote a poem to encourage local young people to study hard so as to be able to serve the court. His poem’s popular catchphrase “the scenery of Guilin tops the world” has helped publicize the region’s ...

Emma Lu

Terraced rice fields of Guilin.

What to Do If Your Car Breaks Down on a Road Trip

A road trip is a perfect getaway from sprawling urban jungles, metropolitan cities, and your mundane life. It’s a chance to see everything that lies in your path in vivid detail, which is indeed an unparalleled experience. From those ever-changing sceneries to meals in cozy towns that you never knew existed, a road trip can ...

Armin Auctor

A flat tire.

The Significance of Animal Statues in the Forbidden City

The animal statues inside the Forbidden City all have their place and purpose. They were arranged for peace and harmony. Each statue was set in a fixed position and meant to endure the centuries, appealing to the heavens for the preservation and long-lasting prosperity of the ruling dynasty. Animal statues in the Forbidden City Lion ...

Armin Auctor

The Forbidden City.

Photo Essay: Visit Sai Kung for Hong Kong’s Best Seafood

Any seafood lover traveling to Hong Kong must make a trip to Sai Kung. The city of Hong Kong is surrounded by islands, and life there is tied to the sea. In many places, people live on fishing boats and make their living by selling what they catch. One of the most famous seafood spots ...

Mikel Davis

Between Heaven and Earth: Jade Lake

In Western culture, gods are given human qualities and they live in the human world. Olympus is where they reside in Greek mythology. Similarly, in Chinese culture, deities took abode at Mount Qunlun, or Kunlun. Many stories, especially Taoist, tell that Mount Qunlun was the place where Taoist cultivators practiced and became immortal.  Ancient Chinese ...

Nspirement Staff

Australia’s Majestic Flinders Ranges

Located in South Australia, the Flinders Ranges are one of Australia’s most majestic ribbons of mountain ranges. The mountains are one of the state’s greatest tourist attractions, spanning 400 km of the outback from Crystal Brook to Lake Callabonna. The towering range is home to a rich geological and archaeological history, containing ancient Aboriginal rock ...

Armin Auctor

flinders mountain range sunset and road in the middle