This week we would like to introduce Arianwen of Beyond Blighty. Beyond Blighty is a collection of anecdotes, reviews and advice on adventure activities, cultural experiences and volunteer opportunities around the world. After backpacking solo through South America for seven months last year, followed by a six-week tour of New Zealand in which I attempted to fight my fears […]
This week we would like to introduce Martin of The Travel Ramble. Martin is the creator and self titled editor in chief of the Travel Ramble. His blog is an irreverent and non serious look at travel. His posts range from stories about his most awkward plane journey to defending the hose’s in South East Asian toilets. Every post […]
Hong Kong is famous for its towering skyscrapers, neon signs and expansive harbor. When asked, many travelers admit they’ve only considered Hong Kong as a destination for luxury shopping, spa pampering or dining. While I love photographing the glitzy skyline and luxury brands lining the streets, there’s also another side to Hong Kong. A side […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is of East Nanjing Road, Shanghai. East Nanjing Road is like the Michigan Avenue of Shanghai. The shops lining this neon flooded road are mostly big name international stores, including Apple, Forever 21, and Coach. It’s crowded at all times […]
The xiao long bao (小笼包) is a regional specialty of Shanghai. Street stalls all around the city sell the delicious dumplings, but the best we found were at Din Tai Fung, a Michelin starred restaurant from Taiwan. As xiao long bao are not typically eaten as main dishes, we ordered a few other items to go along […]
As you’re reading this, we are just settling into our overwater villa in the Maldives! There are over 5,000 overwater villas in the world, and around two-thirds of those are located in the Maldives. What many people may not realize, is that the Maldives is made up of almost 2,000 islands, that have been grouped […]
Just what do you pack for one week in paradise? While I thought packing for one week in the Maldives would be simple, it’s actually been a bit more challenging than you think! Being right on the equator, it’s going to be hot, so we needed to pack a lot of lightweight clothing and swimwear. […]
Everyone quickly piled off the bus that had been carrying us for nearly 4 hours. As we were told we only have just over an hour to spend here, everyone began rushing through the torii marked entrance. After all, there was a lot to do here with such little time, there were some shrines to see, as […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is of colonial architecture in Singapore. Singapore has been rapidly changing over the past years, and because of this, it has what I consider some of the most interesting architecture in South East Asia. From modern, towering skyscrapers to shophouses rooted […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is of an aerial view of the Maldives. The Maldives is made up of many coral atolls, and each resort has its own island within those atolls. A seaplane is needed in order to get to many resorts. As you’re flying […]