Travel. Eat. Cook.
China is fast becoming a hot travel spot for visitors from all over the world and for first time visitors, it can be quite daunting to figure China out. Even though I’ve been there a couple of times, I still get surprised by random observations and experiences. …
Guangzhou, also known as Canton, is home to the world-famous Cantonese cuisine and is regarded as the food capital of China. To be honest, there aren’t many tourist attractions in Guangzhou and when people visit, it’s mainly for business purposes and/or to stuff their faces …
There are a plethora of articles about just how horrible flying has become, especially in economy class. The seats are getting smaller, the leg room is non-existent and fellow passengers are getting out of hand from stress and/or public intoxication. There’s enough negativity in the …
Westlake Village is a quiet and wealthy suburb in Ventura County and not the typical place one travels to unless you have friends or family to visit. All this is about to change because I’m going to give you the best reason to make that drive (other …
Florence, Italy is one of the most beautiful European cities I’ve had the privilege of visiting. I remember feeling this surge of excitement and giddiness as I stepped off the airport bus. I’m in Italy! I spent a few days in Florence before moving on …
The Sydney city center boasts futuristic skyscrapers, critically acclaimed restaurants, a thriving nightlife and fashionable shops at every corner. However, if you crave seeing nature’s beauty as much as I do, gorgeous mountains and beaches are all easily accessible by public transportation. Sydney makes me …
Founded by the Romans in 71 AD, the historic walled city of York in England has seen its fair share of drama. The city has endured Viking invasions, the English Civil War and the Norman Conquest. With such a bloody and brutal history, no wonder …
When my friend and I were in Chiang Rai, we first visited the White Temple and were advised by our private tour guide to visit the Black House to get the “heaven and hell experience,” as she puts it. We were well aware of the …
When my friend and I booked our trip to Chiang Mai, we were excited to see the White Temple, a magnificent structure that seems otherworldly. For some reason, we expected it to be in the city itself, or close by. Little did we know that …
Thailand is well known for elephant tourism and I know that that can stir up a lot of passionate debate about animal rights, cultural differences and economic necessity. I’m not an expert in any of that so this article will only focus on my day …