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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hawaii 2016
2016 marks my fourth visit to the Pineapple State and I have my sister and my brother-in-law to thank for that. Mainly because they live on O’ahu and are willing to house me for free. My first visit to the 50th state was back in 2011 and was probably my first major trip in life. Read more
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where not to snorkel in puerto rico
I don’t know if Puerto Rico is really known for their snorkeling. I’m sure they’ve got some amazing reefs somewhere but unfortunately, Icacos Island by Fajardo was not one of these places. For starters, that island is DUMB far. It’s about an hour and a half drive from San Juan. My friends and I booked Read more
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4 things you should stuff your face with in san juan
I wish this list was longer but I was only in town for two days. I guess that just means I’ll have to come back! Pina colada – the name literally means strained pineapple, which is how the drink is made – with pineapple juice. Barrachina Restaurant claims that they created this popular drink. Caribe Read more
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you don’t need a passport to visit a castle
Old San Juan makes you feel like you’re in another country. In just a four hour flight from Newark, you’ll be transported to a completely different world. Although Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, San Juan is not like any other U.S. city. Its colorful homes, cobblestone streets, centuries-old fortresses will make you believe you’re Read more
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san juan 2016
I recently went to San Juan, Puerto Rico for a bachelorette party. And by recent, I mean back in April. So technically, this post is about 5 months overdue but better late than never, right? Although I’m sure some of you reading this might prefer the latter option, in which case, you can GET OFF Read more
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13 things i learned in the 5 days i spent in amsterdam
The trams are very convenient. You can pretty much make connections to wherever you need to go. Plus, it’s pretty easy to use. They generally run between 6 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. Depending on how many days you’ll be in Amsterdam and how often you’re planning to use their public transportation, you should definitely consider Read more
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