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Explore Asia with Petit Chapeau

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the largest continent in the world: Asia. Our articles take you on a journey through the magnificent rice terraces of Vietnam, the historical wonders of China, the tropical beauty of Bali and the traditional culture of Japan. Discover culinary delights, spiritual places and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you're looking for exotic adventures, historical treasures or relaxed island flair - we'll take you on a journey through Vietnam, China, Bali and Japan. Have fun while reading!

7 posts

ByLina

March 2, 2023

Honeymoon in Vietnam: 10 reasons to spend your honeymoon in Vietnam

Tobias and I have a lot of memories of Vietnam, especially because we lived and worked there for almost two months 10 years ago. It was our first long-distance trip and you can probably imagine how excited we were at the time.

ByLina

September 12, 2019

Your China Travel Guide: Organization, travel tips & checklist for a trip to China

I was just sitting at the Frankfurt airport on my way to Bali when I opened the invitation to travel to China a few weeks later in my e-mail inbox. To China? Wow, although I already had a lot of ideas about China, I honestly didn't know exactly what to expect there.

ByLina

July 30, 2019

Street Photography in China: Faces of Suzhou & Nanjing

Street Photography in China - Faces of Suzhou & Nanjing: I was recently invited by China Tours and the tourist offices of Suzhou and Nanjing to explore several cities in eastern China. This very special trip definitely left a lot of impressions on me and I am currently working hard on a comprehensive China guide for you.

ByLina

June 20, 2019

Fivelements Bali – A Sustainable Wellness Retreat on the Ayung River in Ubud

There we stood in front of a slab, surrounded by a lush green lawn. A colorful ribbon made of three different colors was wrapped around my left index finger. My childhood ring dangled at the bottom. According to our priest, there is a holy place of prayer where special energies flow, exactly where we were standing. The ring swung, suddenly becoming a pendulum. Whether by wind, my pulse or whatever forces. The closeness to people and nature put a smile on our faces. Welcome to Fivelements Retreat in Bali!

ByLina

August 31, 2018

At the table in Japan: My top 7 favorite dishes from Japan that you should definitely try

Before my trip to Japan, I was particularly excited about a special topic: FOOD! I already had a first impression of what to expect from the numerous books that I have read, but also from various films and animes. Because yes, Japanese food is so much more than sushi.

ByLina

June 21, 2018

Last minute vacation to Japan: is that possible?

Most of us associate a trip to Japan with far-off places, fascinating culture, the latest technology, but also with high prices and farsighted and timely planning. Travel to Japan is often already offered as an organized package tour, but the relatively high prices tend to deter many, especially younger people.

ByLina

3 Maj 2018

Japan cherry blossom vacation: Did you know that it's five centimeters per second?

Five centimeters per second - that's the speed of the cherry blossoms until they fall to the ground and at the same time also the name of one of the most beautiful and romantic anime from Japan. When you ask people if they ever want to travel to Japan, there are usually only two extremes: either they have little or no interest in the country, or they DEFINITELY WANT to go to the land of the rising sun from an early age!