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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there’s more to sydney than the opera house
Of course, that has to be on your to-do list, and you’ll want to check out the best views, but you still want to check out what the rest of the city has to offer, right? Sydney Observatory – is a museum where you can learn about astronomy. By night, you can go stargazing and Read more
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(really) long walks on the beach
If you’re not quite ready to commit to the 6 km walk (or 3.73 miles) from Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach, Bondi to Tamarama Beach is a great way to get a little preview of the coast. If you do decide to do the entire walk, it’ll take about two hours. The path itself is relatively Read more
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lunch with a view
I don’t normally write about food places on this blog. Yes, food is a huge part of the whole travel experience but that’s what my Yelp page is for. I like to keep things separate. That, and it’s just too many details for me to keep up with. There is too much information for me Read more
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you wouldn’t be a true tourist if you didn’t visit bondi beach
While my family and friends back home in NYC were busy digging their cars out from under mounds of snow, I was busy digging my feet into mounds of sand. I was laying on a beach somewhere in the southern hemisphere. Bondi Beach, to be exact. (which by the way, is pronounced ‘bond-eye’.) If you Read more
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do you know what the word, “kangaroo” means? i don’t know…
Its aboriginal meaning is literally, “I don’t know.” The story is that Captain James Cook was exploring the land and saw one of the creatures. He asked a local what it was but since he didn’t understand what the Captain was saying, he said, “Kangaroo.” And the rest is history. On the way back from Read more
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would you get married in a cave?
Okay, so maybe it doesn’t sound like the most romantic location to exchange vows with your beloved, but at least it’s a unique one! The most visited cave of the Jenolan Caves is Lucas Cave. Inside of Lucas Cave is its highest chamber, ‘The Cathedral’. Because of its size and awesome acoustics, it’s often used Read more
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