I’ve visited Hong Kong four times over the years – family roots, layovers, and visits with friends, not including when I was a baby – and while it isn’t my favorite city, I know there’s a potential to visit again in the future, and I’m …
How To Spend 3 Days In Guangzhou, China – A First Timer’s Guide
After Shanghai, Hengdian, Hangzhou, and Huangshan, the next stop on my China trip was Guangzhou, a city that often gets overlooked but plays a huge role in China’s history and global trade. As one of the country’s oldest commercial hubs, Guangzhou blends deep roots with …
Hangzhou, China Travel Guide: West Lake, Tea Villages, Silk Heritage & Best Things To Do
After Shanghai and Hengdian, the next stop on my trip to China was Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province – famously known as “Paradise on Earth”. Now, my personal idea of paradise usually involves beaches and palm trees, but Hangzhou offers a different kind of calm. It’s one …
Why A Hanfu Photoshoot Should Be On Your China Itinerary
I knew it was a non-negotiable for me to do a hanfu (traditional Chinese costume) photoshoot when I visited China again, as ever since I was young, I dreamed of wearing one of those beautiful, flowing dresses I’d seen actresses wear in TV shows and …
Hengdian World Studios – China’s Hollywood Travel Guide
Hengdian World Studios is often called China’s Hollywood, and it is the largest film studio in China and one of the biggest in the world, built specifically for large-scale historical and cultural productions. Located in Dongyang, Zhejiang Province, hundreds of dramas and films are shot here …
A Shanghai, China Travel Guide For First-Time Visitors
Shanghai is China’s most modern and cosmopolitan city, where futuristic skyscrapers rise above colonial streets and the skyline at night is among Asia’s most spectacular. It is a hub of finance, culture, and creativity, yet it still holds pieces of history and tradition that make …
The Ultimate China Travel Guide – Essential Tips Most Guides Don’t Tell You
The last time I was in China was back in 2011, when I visited Beijing, and a lot has changed since then. On this trip to China, I was planning to visit Shanghai, Hengdian World Studios in Zhejiang, Hangzhou, Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), Guangzhou, and Shenzhen (along with …
15 Best Places To Visit in Busan, South Korea
I visited Japan a second time this year and embarked on my 11th cruise on the same trip, allowing me to explore Busan, South Korea for two days. Busan is known for many things including the street food scene, beach activities, shopping, spas, and a …
Itinerary For 3 Days In Nagano, Japan
I finally crossed Japan off my bucket list in the summer this year with a week in Tokyo, 3 days in Hakone, 3 days in Kyoto, and 3 days in Osaka. And I was blessed enough to be able to visit again just 3 months later. This …
Itinerary For 3 Days In Osaka, Japan
After having spent a week in Tokyo, 3 days in Hakone, and 3 days in Kyoto, we finally arrived in Osaka, Japan. Osaka was once called Naniwa and was Japan’s first known capital city. Prior to the Nara Period, the capital cities used to move with the reign of …