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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21 things i learned in the 9 days i spent in the united arab emirates
1. The flight from NYC to Dubai is 12.5 hours, nonstop But on the way back, it’s much longer – 15 hours nonstop! 2. Terminals in Dubai Airport are far apart It can be a 20 to 30 minute walk to get from one terminal to another so be sure you leave enough time after Read more
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how to be a traveler in abu dhabi
Whenever I think of Abu Dhabi, I think of Sex and the City 2, which is where the movie is supposed to be set. Everything looks glitzy, glamorous, and extravagant but in reality, Abu Dhabi is not like that at all. Dubai would have been a more accurate location for that. But, I digress. There’s Read more
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how to be a traveler in dubai
Here are 14 things we got to do/see in the 5 days we spent in Dubai: 1. Visit the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world at 2,722 feet (830 m) (Starts at $43 USD) Even if you don’t want to go up, you should at least marvel at it from the outside, especially Read more
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what it’s like to spend a day in the arabian desert
I have never been in a desert before, so I was stoked when I found a day tour that promised dune bashing, camel riding, sand boarding, and a desert camp dinner. We booked the tour with GetYourGuide.com and it was about $70 USD per person. Here is the breakdown of the good and the bad: Read more
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flying emirates
Emirates is the second largest airline of the United Arab Emirates. Usually, when I think of Emirates, I think of luxury. I guess all of their ads have been working on me over the years! I wasn’t lucky enough to fly first class or even business, just economy. But even economy was a very comfortable Read more
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honeymoon in dubai/abu dhabi/maldives 2021
Being a Covid Bride is ROUGH. Imagine having to deal with all the stress of wedding planning, and then you throw Covid-19 into the mix. Well, on November 7, 2021, Ben and I finally got to have the wedding of my (I mean our, lol) dreams! We’ve been thinking throughout the entire year about where Read more
how to be a traveler 