Planning a visit to China? If so, you’ll need a visa. And unfortunately for Americans, that visa can be a little tricky (and a little pricey) to get. Unlike many other Asian countries, you cannot arrive at China’s border and apply for a visa on the spot. Applying for a visa can be a bit […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is of the Singapore Skyline. Since 2000, skyscrapers have been rapidly popping up in Singapore’s downtown area, particularly in the Marina Bay district. Although I can’t say it’s as impressive as the skyline in Hong Kong or even in say, Chicago, viewing […]
Traveling to a country with different customs and where you don’t know the language can be tough–especially when most people there don’t speak English. Japan is often thought of as a difficult country to travel in because almost no signs or maps are in English. And Japanese is quite the difficult language to learn (mainly because most Japanese words […]
While walking around Macau we suddenly heard the clashing of cymbals; a distinct sound that I have come to learn as meaning only one thing– a lion must be nearby. I looked through the crowds of people trying to spot the lion. I was a little surprised at the thought of seeing a lion dance, because Chinese New […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is from the Ruins of St. Paul’s in Macau. On a recent visit to Macau we arrived to the ruins just in time to hear the high-pitched sounds of a lion drum (獅鼓 si gu) and gong (鑼 luo). Crowds started gathering around the bottom of […]
Searching for flights is often a hassle and time consuming. Just this past week I easily spent 6+ hours searching endlessly for flights. When should you jump on buying a flight? How do you know you’re getting a good deal? These are questions I kept thinking of during my search. Unfortunately there’s no exact answer […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is from The Peak, Hong Kong. Victoria Peak, known locally as simply The Peak, is one of the top tourist spots in Hong Kong. Although not many locals take the time to visit, they really should. I’ve sadly only been twice, but it’s one […]
Macau, the Vegas of Asia, has recently become a popular day-trip option for those traveling in Hong Kong. Being only an hour away with visa-free entry (for 66 countries) makes it rather appealing to see what this former Portuguese colony has to offer. There are three ways to get from Hong Kong to Macau: by […]
The Marina Bay Sands has become Singapore’s new prime entertainment destination. This hotel offers more than just accommodation– shopping, dinning, shows, casinos, and to top it all off (literally) the Sands SkyPark. Sitting 200 meters in the sky, the Sands SkyPark, offers guests what is arguably Singapore’s best view. Complete with an observation deck, a […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is from the Nan Lian Garden, Hong Kong. Amidst the multitude of high-rises in Diamond Hill is an oasis. The tranquil Nan Lian garden is one of my favorite places in all of Hong Kong. Built in traditional Tang dynasty style, I […]