ARCH TRAVEL BLOG

We curate journeys through exceptional stays, thoughtful itineraries, and the stories that shape each destination.

Here, we explore hotels that inspire, spaces shaped by architecture, stories behind each destination, and the flavors, traditions, and festivals that make travel meaningful.
Let these notes become your window into the world — and an invitation to wander with intention.

Breath of the High Plateau: A Journey into Western Sichuan
Western Sichuan, on the southeastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, offers a dramatic ascent from 500m to over 4000m, revealing shifting landscapes of golden grasslands, mirror lakes, deserts, and sacred snow peaks. Here, Tibetan faith breathes through prayer wheels and ancient monasteries, while simple, nourishing foods like butter tea and tsampa sustain life in the high altitudes.
On Learning to Slow Down Before Time Forces Us To
What if the deepest luxury is learning to slow down while we still can — to waste time beautifully, to rehearse a life of presence, depth, and gratitude? This is the philosophy behind Arch Travel: not more destinations, but more space to truly feel the world.
How Life in Dali Changes Your Sense of Time
Life in Dali gently reshapes how you experience time — slowing your pace, softening routines, and creating space for presence over schedules.
How to Experience Dali in 2026
How to experience Dali in 2026 by choosing meaningful cultural moments, a slower pace, and experiences beyond the highlights.
Koh Lipe - Tropical Paradise
July 2024, I finally visited Koh Lipe — the tiny Thai island my friends never stopped raving about. One rainy-season week of empty beaches, door-to-sea villas and breathless sunsets. This is how a “quick escape” quietly became the trip I’ll chase for the rest of my life.
One Day in Dali: Here's Where You Can Go
Explore Dali with a curated one-day itinerary through Luwo Mountain, Xiaoputuo Island, Wenbi Village, and the Santorini-style shoreline of Erhai Lake.
The Indigo Story of Dali
Experience traditional tie-dye in Dali, Yunnan — a cultural craft rooted in Bai heritage. Learn its history, join workshops, and explore the slow travel culture of Dali Old Town.
Koh Lipe - Tropical Paradise
July 2024, I finally visited Koh Lipe — the tiny Thai island my friends never stopped raving about. One rainy-season week of empty beaches, door-to-sea villas and breathless sunsets. This is how a “quick escape” quietly became the trip I’ll chase for the rest of my life.

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