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 …
It’s no secret that foreign travelers visiting Japan love Tokyo DisneySea. Yes, the nautical-themed one. It’s the park that most of us recommend to first-timers to Japan because of how unique and different the park is to us. Often, this leaves Tokyo Disneyland as a …
Malaysia is known to have some of the best food in the world. But Malaysian cuisine is a complex cultural beast. There’s the Malay-Indian food, the Malay-Chinese food, and everything in between. Trying to figure out what to eat on your own can be a …
Malaysia is known to have some of the best food in the world. But Malaysian cuisine is a complex cultural beast — trying to figure out what to eat on your own can be a lot of work. Thankfully, you can get a taste of …
If you happen to be in the Shenzhen, Guangzhou, or Foshan area and want a crash course in the rich history and culture of the Guangdong region, Guangdong Romance Park is the perfect introduction. Guangdong Romance Park, otherwise known as Guangdong Qianguqing Tourist Area, officially …