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Understanding Oshinko: A comprehensive guide

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]