Right before the turn of this century, Shanghai started a transformation that turned it from a faded old glory into China’s main economic powerhouse. Today, it stands as an overwhelming metropolis, where there’s always something new to discover. Trot…
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Looking for spectacular food tours in Hong Kong? You’ve come to the right place! The Hong Kong Free Tours Delicacy Tour stays far away from your standard dim sum and noodle stalls, and gives you a taste of the…
Looking for the most amazing sights in New Delhi? You came to the right spot. Delhi is an ancient city with a rich history, and remnants of it can still be found all over the place. This article will…
The Indian capital is a vast and overwhelming city. The big sights are well known, but lots of other things you’ll have to discover for yourself. Trot Op! lends you a helping hand, and showcases three alternative things to…
Holy macaroni: another year gone like it wasn’t even there. Believe it or not, but we are now officially more than two full decades away from the magical year 2000. What a downer. We were so young and optimistic…
Hanoi is a fascinating destination. At first glance, the city centre may seem nothing more than a maze of incredibly busy alleys, but this is just part of the charm. The capital of Vietnam offers a host of unique…
At first sight, a trip to Singapore is one of splendour: full of gleaming skyscrapers, monumental shopping malls and exquisite but expensive restaurants. Behind the glitter however, lies another Singapore: a green destination thick with culture and local delicacies.…
Tripping in Taipei 2: night markets, tree huts and do it yourself podiatry
As proven in my masterful previous article, Taipei has a lot on offer for the alert traveller. It’s a pleasure to get lost in its maze of streets and alleyways, and there’s always something to see or eat while…
I’ve spent quite some time in Shanghai as a travel journalist in the past seven years. This wasn’t exactly a burden of course. The food is tasty and the city impressive. You can start driving from downtown and still…