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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12 things i learned in the 8 days i spent in paris
1. Weather in August is HOT and sunny. Lots of places like restaurants and cafes do not have AC. While researching accommodations, I read that some hotels don’t have AC either, so AC was definitely one of my requirements when looking for a hotel. 2. August is summer vacation for the French. Many places are Read more
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34 foods to say, “bonjour’ to in france
Here is everything we ate in Paris: 1. Duck Confit Slow-cooked duck, cooked in its own fat. The skin is crisped up just before serving, and is typically eaten with a salad, or potatoes also cooked in duck fat. It’s a heavy dish for sure but might be one of the best things I ate Read more
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how to be a traveler in paris (22 things to do)
Here is everything we did in the 8 days we spent in Paris: 1. Marvel at the Eiffel Tower I had to start with the obvious one. You can’t visit Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower! Even if you don’t visit the tower itself, you’re bound to see it from somewhere in the City of Read more
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how to be a traveler in toronto (12 things to do)
1. Admire the CN Tower This was the tallest building in the world until it was dethroned by the Burj Khalifa in 2007. We didn’t go up but looking at the tower from the outside was enough for us 2. Shop around St. Lawrence Market This public market opened back in 1803. Today, you’ll find Read more
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24 foods to say ‘hola’ to in mexico city
1. Tacos I had to start with the obvious one. Al pastor is probably the most popular one, which is slices of pork grilled on a spit. This method of grilling was brought over by Lebanese immigrants, based on the way they cook lamb shawarma. Really, anything goes on a taco. My other favorites included fish, Read more
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how to be a traveler in mexico city
After spending a few days in Antigua/Guatemela City for a wedding, we decided to make a trip out of it and visit a nearby country. None of us have ever been to Mexico City, and it was only a 2 hour flight from Guatemala, so that’s how we landed on CDMX. We spent 4 days Read more
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