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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london’s oldest food market
Borough Market in the Southwark neighborhood of London has been around for more than 1,000 years. If you’re planning on visiting, expect crowds. And by crowds, I mean fish in a sardine can. You’ll need to be okay with walking shoulder to shoulder with strangers in sticky heat. The best way to avoid this, or Read more
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england 2017
London was probably second on my list of places I wanted to travel to the most (Australia, being the first). When I finally got the chance to visit in May 2017, it didn’t really live up to my expectations. Don’t get me wrong – it was definitely a wonderful and new experience . But I Read more
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5 things you should know about the global entry process
Before having the nice perk of a $100 statement credit via my Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card, I never really gave Global Entry much thought. The process just seemed really daunting – having to get a background check, going to the airport for an interview, meaning you’d probably have to take a day off of Read more
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how to be a tourist in philadelphia
Step 1 – Get yourself a Philly cheesesteak. Find out the answer to the age-old question of Geno’s or Pat’s. (I’ll give you a hint: It’s neither, although Pat’s is SLIGHTLY better). Tony Luke’s is doable but I’m sure you can find a better Philly out there. And when you do, let a sister know! Step Read more
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how to be a tourist in nashville
If you need a break from the bar scene, and you’ve done the boozy bike tour, here are some other things you can check out in Nashville: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center – this is not to be confused with the Grand Ole Opry, although it is nearby. Gaylord is one of the largest Read more
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boozy bike rides
Have you ever seen those idiots on the 12-person bikes, cruising down the street, being loud and obnoxious? Well in Nashville, I was one of those idiots, and it was actually really fun! My friends and I decided to do a boozy bike tour with the Pedal Tavern, which takes you to a few of Read more
how to be a traveler 