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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the universal language of BEER
They say that beer is a universal language. Oh wait…that’s love right? Oh well, close enough. After all, it is the third most popular drink overall, after water and tea (not sure how accurate that statement is since I read it on Wikipedia but it sounds about right to me!) Opened in 1988, the Great Lakes Read more
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i wanna rock and roll all night, and party everyday
Such is the life of a rockstar. Sex, drugs, alcohol, and of course rock and roll. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame doesn’t really give you any intel into that lifestyle. But it does tell you about the origin of rock and roll and its hall of fame inductees, and it’s equally as interesting. Read more
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science is fun!
As a kid, I loved the Liberty Science Center (Jersey City, NJ). So I thought it would be fun to visit the Great Lakes Science Center! Plus, it’s right across the street from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, so you can kill two birds with one stone. I didn’t get to see any Read more
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west side market
If I lived in Cleveland, I would be here every weekend. They have a wide variety of things like fresh fruits and veggies, meats, sausages, cheese, fresh pasta, pastries, sweets, beef jerky, and that’s only naming a few. They also have a few stands selling hot snacks, like pizza bagels and bratwurst. Let’s start Read more
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how to be a tourist in pittsburgh
I’m not going to lie to you. There’s not much. At least not in the two half days that I experienced it. There’s the Duquesne Incline, the Strip District, and the Church Brew Works. But I think that pretty much sums it up. Duquesne Incline – is an inclined plane railroad that goes up Mount Read more
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the road to chicago
New year. New me. New blog posts. Not much has changed in the last four months, since I last posted (sorry, I’ve been slacking). Except that I now have a new job at American Express (no, I cannot hook you up with a Centurion card), and that I took a road trip to Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Read more
how to be a traveler 