Memories of China (part three)

The Ancient Town of Zhujiajiaois, also called the Venice of China, is located close to Shanghai, nearly one hour by bus from the centre.

For me personally it was the cherry on top of the cake during my one-month trip to China! Everyone who likes to escape the big city life will enjoy every moment and the laid-back atmosphere of this place. The sharp contrast between this little, calm village and modern Shanghai was visible from the first sight.... and this was actually the thing I liked the most. I have heard opinions about this place of being too crowded in the weekends and smelly, but let's face it.....what place isn't crowded and smelly in China? ;)  Anyways, I would recommend this place as one of the 'must visit places' on your list whenever you are around, even if I am not completely sure to call it authentic, its surly worth the visit! I wish you good luck and as much fun as I had in exploring more of this charming place :) Many thanks again to my private guide! ;) 

Memories of China (part two)

Shanghai 

A weekend wasn't enough for me to fully explore Shanghai but I did my best thanks to two local guides that showed me around ;) This incredible metropolis never sleeps and has a lot to offer. The only thing that disappointed me was the fake tea festival, which at the end appeared to be a tourist trap. I ended up being ripped off for two boxes of tea. Well..... I guess it belongs to the adventure! ;)

The Shanghai World Financial Centre, which looks like a huge bottle opener to me but leaves unforgettable impression. The skyscraper has 101 floors with a height of 492 meters and it is now the landmark of this modern city. The breath taking view from the top of the Shanghai World Financial Centre, at 474 meters above the ground (100 floor).

The Orient Pearl TV Tower

glass viewing platform

hello world! :)

Below the highest (left), the 2nd highest (middle) and the future highest building in Asia (right)

Century Avenue

Shanghai by night

The Bund by night

I looooooove Shanghai :)

Nanjing Road

in the underground in the morning

the rush hour is about to start

Yuyuan Garden is a unique and calm place located in the heart of Shanghai. It is a place to be for people who want to escape the city's noise and restore some energy. This really was one of my favorite spots in the whole city, where I stayed for hours....

Bella Italia

Hello there, I wish you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! :) We just came back from a 9 days round trip in northen Italy - Milan, Genova, Venice, Verona and Lago di Garda, which was an amaizing and valuable experience. I wish we could go there more often and enjoy the beautiful lanscape, the delicious food - I am a big fan and pizzalover - wine, coffee and great weather (even in December and January!). Without any doubt Italy is one of the most charming places on this planet, isn't it? 

It is time to return to working mode but I am already looking foreward to the next escape adventure. What is on your ''must travel to'' list this year?    

Here are some pictures:

Milan

Genova

Camogli

San Fruttuoso Abbey

Harbour in Camogli

Harbour in Camogli

Sunset in Camogli

Venice

Lago di Garda

with my wonderful boyfriend (right) and great friend Jose (left)