This week we would like to introduce Lauren of The Wandering Orange, a freelance artist that likes to doodle about her travels abroad! Lauren grew up reading A LOT of comic books, and even started drawing some of her own. I guess you’d say she was (and still am) a total NERD! At age 23, she quit her job […]
Nestled between Tennessee and North Carolina, the Smokies are a subdivision of the Appalachian Mountains. Although the national park takes up most of the area, the surrounding towns offer plenty to see and do for visitors of all ages. While it is best to visit the Smokies in the summer or autumn, almost anytime is […]
During the day Patong may not look anything out of the ordinary. Local outdoor bars and expats enjoying cheap Western set lunches. Local Thai women weaving their way and in out of the tourists while pushing carts of fresh fruits and vegetables. While some of the…ahem…architectural choices may look a little bizarre during the day… the […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is from Volo Bog in Illinois, USA. Located in Northern Illinois, Volo Bog is a peaceful retreat from the busy city. As you walk along the zigzag boardwalk surrounded by lush greenery, you’re suddenly brought to an open area of marsh. […]
It occurred to me a few weeks ago, when eating with some friends, that most foreigners don’t even realize that there are different types of noodles in Asian cuisine. While I could probably write a novel of the different types of noodles spanning all Asian food, I decided instead to narrow it down and talk about […]
Minutes after boarding our boat, it quickly sped off into the darkness. While I love the thrill of boating during the day, at night it’s a totally different story. It’s… a bit terrifying. We were engulfed in darkness, and we could barely see beyond our boat. I could barely make out our surroundings and tried to […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is of the HSBC Lions in Hong Kong. The two bronze lion statues out front HSBC in Hong Kong have quite a reputation. People from all over come to see the lions in order to take their photos and rub them […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is of Tung Tak in Hong Kong. Pawn shops have seemingly found a recent resurgence thanks to popular TV shows like “Pawn Stars”. Even though they might not be as common in the US, you can still find a handful in […]
>> 2900+ Hotels in Tokyo, Up To 63% OFF Today The last post in my Guide to Tokyo Disney Resort series, just might be the most important. As mentioned in my earlier overview of Tokyo Disney, the resort is actually made up of two parks: Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. With no current option for a park hopper ticket, a […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is of the three note-issung banks of Hong Kong. You probably know that Hong Kong is known as one of the largest financial hubs in the world, but what you didn’t probably know is that Hong Kong is unusual. Instead of […]