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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things i learned from visiting florence
Yes, this is where one of the seasons of the Jersey Shore was filmed. And no, I did not go to the pizza place where they worked at (though not going to lie, a part of me wanted to.) While I did spend three nights in Florence, I really only had one day to explore, Read more
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how to scalp tickets in milan
Cenacolo Vinciano (Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper) – The painting is housed at Santa Maria delle Grazie (a church). Tickets are hard to come by, but not impossible. The availability on the site changes daily (even hourly!) So the trick is to check back often until you see the time slot you need. That’s exactly what one of Read more
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the duomo is everything you expected and more
Duomo di Milano (Milano Cathedral) – I think out of all the churches I visited in Italy (and it was A LOT), this one was the most unique and beautiful one I saw. The pictures that you see do not do it justice. You can explore the church for free, but if you want to climb to Read more
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why you should fly into milan
If you’re planning a trip to Italy, you probably automatically look for flights into Rome. And I don’t blame you. While the Eternal City is definitely a must see, the flight itself can cause a huge dent in your wallet (think, a $1200 dent). Instead, you might want to try looking into flying into another Read more
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italia 2014
I can now add ‘ticket scalper’ to my resume. Not that I’m going to, but now that I’ve gotten you to click into my blog, I guess you’ll just have to keep reading to find out what happened! Milan. Florence. Cinque Terre. Siena. San Gimignano. Pisa. Rome. Venice. Milan (again). All in 10 days. I’m Read more
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my very first post
The last time I really blogged about anything was back in high school. Recently, one of my good friends showed me this travel blog. It really inspired me to start my own travel blog too. Granted, I haven’t traveled to that many places, but what else could I start a blog about? My job at Time, Read more
how to be a traveler 