Hong Kong is a shopper’s paradise, with an abundance of options for all budgets and tastes. From high-end luxury brands to street markets selling local and international products, the city has it all. No matter what your budget is, there’s probably the perfect store for …
Most people visiting China for the first time start with Beijing and Shanghai. And look, that’s fine, but let’s be real—Beijing in the winter? Absolutely freezing. This itinerary is based on an actual family trip we took during the winter months (late November to December). …
When I was planning my trip to Chongqing, I ran into a problem that I was really not used to—I had no idea what to actually do there. Google searches kept leading me to the same generic TripAdvisor recommendations, and none of them made the …
I used to be all about unique stays in less touristy areas. But as I’ve gotten older, I just don’t have the patience to be based far away from a train station. In Chongqing, we based ourselves in one of the most convenient districts possible: Jiafangbei. …
Even though I’m Chinese myself (American-born, raised in a Cantonese-speaking household), that didn’t stop me from experiencing culture shock once I landed in China. The pace, the systems, the lack of English, the little unspoken rules—it was a lot to adjust to, even with the …
Whoohoo! So you’ve got a trip to Disneyland coming up. Get ready to feel like a kid again and experience magic everywhere you turn! And really, we mean everywhere (there’s likely magic sprinkled into the churros and turkey legs too). If you’re wondering whether you’ve …
Over my 15+ years of traveling, I’ve come across some rare gems that have made my life better. No, I’m not talking about packing cubes or neck pillows or any other travel-related products—this list is all about fun discoveries, buy-it-for-life items, and little luxuries I …
For many US travelers, Singapore is usually a slight afterthought. The country is a popular stopover destination for travelers headed to other parts of Asia like Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, or Hong Kong. Most people won’t bother to leave the airport before heading to their …
ASIA BEYOND THE GUIDEBOOKS DISCOVER ASIA WITH ME The entire continent of Asia is my second home. Every year, I take at least 2 multi-week trips there. Here are all my Asia travel guides to help you discover this wonderful continent for yourself. Browse through …
CHINA BEYOND THE GUIDEBOOKS DISCOVER CHINA WITH ME As an ABC (American-born Chinese), it wasn’t until my 30s that I visited China (beyond Hong Kong), and the experience was transformative. I discovered so much about my own culture and realized just how different life in …