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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how to visit 11 countries in one day
It’s simple, really. All you need to do is buy yourself a ticket to Orlando, and head over to Disney’s EPCOT (which stands for Experimental Prototype Center Of Tomorrow) Center! But before you scoff at this idea and never visit my blog again, hear me out. It’s actually pretty awesome. You get to see the Read more
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there’s more to magic kingdom than cinderella’s castle
This was probably the most packed out of all the Disney Parks. But it makes sense – what little girl doesn’t dream of being made up as a princess and visiting Cinderella’s Castle? Unfortunately, I was a little too old to play dress up for it to be socially acceptable, but I still had a Read more
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there’s a hogwarts in orlando???
I’ve never read or watched any of the Harry Potter series. But before you form an angry mob and try to shank me, you should know that it’s not as if I didn’t try. I tried to read the first book in middle school, but I just found myself reading the same line over and Read more
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disney world 2015
It doesn’t matter how old you are. You’re never too old for Disney World. EVER. Period. I first learned this when my parents brought me to Disney World for the first time ever, when I was a junior in high school. At the time, I was a teenager. So naturally, I had that ‘I’m-too-cool-for-everything’ attitude. Read more
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how i made $400 for flying back from australia
No, they didn’t pay me to leave. I didn’t cause that much trouble while I was there (I don’t think!) But making $400 (USD) really was true! It was super easy, and it was by absolute chance. My friends and I got to Sydney Airport three hours ahead of time for our 11:55 AM flight Read more
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scuba diving in the great barrier reef
There’s that one moment when you’re in the water, halfway between the surface and the ocean floor, where time feels like it has stopped. A million different thoughts rush through your mind, like – what if I run out of air? But it’s too late to turn back now. The pressure is closing in on Read more
how to be a traveler 