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 […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is from one of the markets in Singapore. One of my favorite places in Singapore was the giant market in Chinatown. There was something about the mix of colonial architecture with the Chinese lanterns and colorful market stalls that just really stood out […]
Etiquette in Japan is often far different from what we’re used to in the West. So before you plan your next trip to the Land of the Rising Sun, it’s best to learn a few customs and proper etiquette so you don’t offend anyone. Here are 15 customs that every visitor should know before traveling to Japan. […]
After buying a year-long museum pass, I knew that I’d be trying to visit most of the museums here in Hong Kong. There were however, two museums that I didn’t think I’d ever get to, solely because they were so far away. As fate would have it, one of the two museums just opened a […]