japan/china 2019
On my second visit to Asia, I got to visit two countries: Japan and China. Ben’s Grandpa still lives in China – Shaoxing to be exact. So when his family decided to visit, I tagged along. Any trip to anywhere in Asia from NYC warrants at least two weeks, since it’s such a long flight.…
10 foods you should say, “ni hao” to in china
I wish I got the chance to try a lot more food but unfortunately, we were only in China for about five days. As with any country, China has its regional cuisines (I highly recommend watching, “Flavorful Origins” on Netflix to learn more about Chaoshan and Yunnan cuisines). Being that China is one of the…
6 things i learned in the 5 days i spent in china
Credit cards (and cash) are not widely accepted. Not even McDonald’s in the Shanghai train station accepted credit cards. The main form of payment is via AliPay or WeChat app where it’s either linked to a credit card, or you pre-load money onto it and it works like a debit card. Weather at the end…
7 things you should know if you’re applying for a china visa
If you’re planning to visit China, you’ll need a Visa. There are different forms you can select from, depending on the reason for your visit and the length of your stay. Here are some things to keep in mind before you apply: Download and complete the correct form (typed, in caps) prior to your visit…
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james bond island
Another destination made touristy by a movie, James Bond Island (officially known as Khao Phing Kan) was featured in the James Bond movie, “The Man With the Golden Gun”. Similar to the Phi Phi Islands, there were a lot of inexpensive tours so I figured those would be the most crowded ones. So i had Read more
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phi phi islands
Pronounced, ‘pee pee islands’, this is a group of six islands in Thailand that was made famous by Leonardo DiCaprio in, “The Beach.” I guarantee that you will find that description in 99% of the tours that the tour companies offer there. To get there, you will need to either stay in Phuket or Krabi, Read more
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temples of thailand
Well more specifically, Bangkok and Chiang Mai. If you’ve been to Thailand or even seen photos of Thailand, you’ll know that there are no shortage of temples. Of course, this isn’t an exhaustive list – but just some of the ones I got to visit while in Bangkok and Chiang Mai: Wat Pho (officially Wat Read more
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flying air china
I’ve heard bad things about Air China. The most popular comments I had seen on airline review sites were that flights were often delayed or cancelled without any notification, flight attendants are rude, and passengers are loud and pushy. But, a lot of other reviewers were also saying that they were expecting a horrible experience, Read more
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thailand 2018
After 29 years on this earth, I finally got the chance to travel to Asia. Thailand, specifically. Of course, most other Asian countries are also on my bucket list, so how did I decide on Thailand? Well, flights were cheap, hotels were cheap, dining out in Thailand is cheap, and I heard mostly great things Read more
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how to be a tourist in los angeles
Grab an In-n-Out burger. No trip to the West Coast would be complete without this Check out the Hollywood Sign. If you don’t have time to do the hike (or you’re not physically prepared), Lake Hollywood Park has a pretty good vantage point Look for your favorite celebrity’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Read more
how to be a traveler 