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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flying icelandair
Try not to if you can help it. The only reason why my friends and I chose this airline was because it was cheap. Here are all of the cons: Checked bag is NOT included. You also have to make sure your carry-on is small enough. Smaller than the standard rolling luggage carry-on. You can’t Read more
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iceland 2018
It’s 2018. The secret is out. By now, everyone and their Mothers have been to Iceland. And everything you’ve heard is true. It’s cold. It’s expensive. You may or may not see the Northern Lights. But it’s still something that’s worth experiencing for yourself. Here are a few of my favorite shots from Iceland: Read more
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13 foods you should say “ahoj” to in prague
Steak tartare – served with toasted bread, and raw garlic, which you’re supposed to rub on the bread. This really brought out the flavor of the beef. Best of all, it was only 199 CZK (or about 9 USD). You definitely won’t find that deal in the States. Bramborak – potato pancakes. Who doesn’t love Read more
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8 things i learned from the 3 days i spent in prague
If you’ve been to Europe, then you know their rail system is pretty efficient in getting from one city to the next, or even one country to the next. Unfortunately, our research for Vienna to Prague showed us that the train ride was pretty expensive. So, we opted for an early morning bus ride instead, Read more
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christmastime in prague
Like many European cities during Christmastime, Prague is no different in that there is no shortage of Christmas markets. Like Vienna, most stalls at the markets sell similar items, but it’s more about the experience of strolling through, cup of mulled wine in hand. Here are some of the ones that Yan and I got Read more
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how to be a tourist in prague
Climb the Powder Tower (Prašná brána) for a 360 view of Prague. There were only four people up there for the 20-30 minutes we were there. I think it’s because the entrance is hidden, so a lot of people give up on looking for it. Make sure you don’t pass this one up. Walk across the Read more
how to be a traveler 