Bringing a symphony of crunch, tangy flavor, and a brilliance of yellow to the palate is the Japanese culinary gem known as Oshinko. A staple food dating back centuries, Oshinko is deeply entrenched in the annals of Japanese culinary history and culture. Derived from a […]
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A Mini Guide To Hanoi City
Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam was recently ranked the 2nd in “top 25 destinations in Asia” by Tripadvisor. My lovely hometown packs in its tiny size thousands of years of histories and traditions. It’s an ambitious and energetic city that is always on the […]
Supercharge Your Weekend in Shanghai, China
Have the Time of Your Life in the Biggest City in the World After backpacking through China, I had two nights to spend in my final destination: Shanghai. The entire trip was a blast, but Shanghai was unquestionably my favorite stop! Read on and I’ll […]
10 Reasons Why Asia Should Be Your Next Adventure
Do you have an itch for adventure? Do you want to go boldly where fewer tourists have gone before? Is Europe too expensive? Do you really love seafood? I have good news for you. There is this place way east of London, Paris and Rome […]
Expectations for a first time trip to China.
Fear and anticipation for my first trip to Shanghai, Beijing and Xi’an. This weekend, I will be embarking on my very first solo trip – and to China, no less! Most people would pick something more tame for their first time travelling all alone, but […]
Top 10 Things to do in Bali
Scuba diving: This was by far my favorite activity during my time in Bali. Whether you’re certified or have never dived before, the scuba instructors are accommodating to all levels. The trip I did consisted of two dives in Tulamben: the Drop Off and the […]
Planes Trains and Automobiles: How to Travel through SE Asia
I spent three of the best months in South East Asia this past summer studying and traveling through Thailand, Cambodia and Bali. Needless to say, I became very comfortable getting around the transportation system there. Here are some tips to help you pick which is […]
Was China How I Expected?
A Follow-up to My Expectations for a First-Time trip to China A few weeks ago, I returned from my first solo trip to Beijing, Datong, Xi’an and Shanghai. It was an incredible experience that changed me in so many ways. Before my trip, I wrote […]
