Travel Blog Joao Cajuda

Welcome to the Future – shanghai

Welcome to the Future – shanghai

Shanghai was not in my plans for this trip, I only had plans to visit Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. However the tickets to Shanghai was so cheap comparing to Vietnam that It worth it to land there and then fly to Vietnam. It was what I did. I booked my plain tickets 3 months before, […]

CHAR Bar & Grill – Hotel Indigo Shanghai on The Bund

CHAR Bar & Grill – Hotel Indigo Shanghai on The Bund

CHAR is latest addition to the bustling South Bund. Located on the top of Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund, Char is s contemporary grill and bar that delivers a fine but refreshingly informal dining experience, the focus is on quality products, simple, bold flavours and playful presentation. The only restaurant in Shanghai to serve […]

Rhea Boutique Hotel Shanghai Railway Station ****

Rhea Boutique Hotel Shanghai Railway Station ****

The hotel is perfect if you like comfort and don´t want to spend a lot of money. You have all the necessary amenities and free Wi-Fi in every floor. The breakfast was not included in the price, but it looks reasonable from outside. The area is very calm, witch is really rare in Shanghai. The […]

Maglev Shanghai

Maglev Shanghai

Maglev is the world’s fastest commercial train and it connects Pudong International Airport to the city center of Shanghai. The top operational commercial speed of this train is 431 km/h (268 mph) and it reach the city in 8 minutes, it’s crazy, and I love it! The train stop at Longyang Road in Pudong, you […]

Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund

Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund

Located directly on the Huangpu River front, the hotel features probably the best views of the city (both the historic Bund and dramatic Pudong skylines). These views, along with scenes from the local South Bund neighbourhood, have enabled Hotel Indigo to create a vibrant, contemporary and inspiring space in an upscale boutique hotel context. The […]

30 days of Indochina!

30 days of Indochina!

It’s Over! As you know I’ve been traveling around Indochina, more properly in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand … It was 27.436 km ‘s, 8 planes , 2 trains , 2 buses , 3 boats , hundreds of mosquito bites , many sleepless nights and other amazing ones. I didn’t had a lot […]

Hotel Auberge du Sud, Sahara Desert, Morocco

Hotel Auberge du Sud, Sahara Desert, Morocco

or me, this is the best hotel in the Sahara Desert and the place to stay while visiting the amazing dunes of Erg Chebbi South East Morocco. Auberge du Sud makes your journey into the heart of the Moroccan Sahara a truly memorable experience… I’ve been here 4 times, it’s just too special to describe […]

Riad Jona, Marrakech, Morocco

Riad Jona, Marrakech, Morocco

One of my favorite places to stay in the red city. This beautiful Riad in Marrakesh offers all types of accommodation services so you can fully enjoy your vacation. Located in the center of Medina, but in a quite small street, 5 minutes walking from Jemma El Fna Square. Very well decorated and cozy, with […]

Riad Star, Marrakech, Morocco

Riad Star, Marrakech, Morocco

Riad Star is the amazing and newest Riad hotel in the vibrant Marrakech, located in the medina, known to be the one-time residence of Josephine Baker. It offers a quite relaxing environment contrasting with the outside busy medina, with very nice and attentive staff, tasteful meals and sunny terrace with a dipping pool fountain. The […]

My journey in India – Travel, Explore, Inspire

My journey in India – Travel, Explore, Inspire

A trip to India starts before we step on the plane. Our idea of India is shaped by the myths and legends we hear about India from childhood. Once on Indian soil, you have to forget everything you learn since the day you born. This image is confronted by the extreme culture shock of a […]