I finished off my 30 days in China in Qingdao, a city that wasn’t really on my radar and travel itinerary until I found a cheap flight to Fukuoka, Japan. To my delight, I discovered Qingdao’s beautiful heritage still visible today in the German Architecture and Festivals like the Annual Read more…
Our picks for the best apps for your next adventure to Malaysia. Learn Malay, get around on the local subway, grab a cab and see best attractions the country has to offer.
Over the course of my travels in Asia and North America, I found reasons why I needed to send money across borders after my travels. In Thailand I stayed at a permaculture farm called Sahainan. The farm is run by Son Dat who is an amazing community leader and wants Read more…
Picking up a SIM Card for your next trip to Mexico is pretty easy. There are a lot of options for travelers, most of which can easily be found after arriving in one of the major airports or corner stores like Oxxo or 7-11. Prepaid SIM Cards are the norm Read more…
Cambodia is a beautiful and historic country but still one very much in development. The country only recently re-opened its train lines and English is relatively uncommon outside of the major tourist areas like Siem Reap and Angkor. The most challenging part of my stay in Cambodia was overcoming the Read more…
Dalian and Lushun (Lv Shun) are seaside cities on the Liaodong Peninsula. The region isn’t as popular as nearby Beijing or Tianjin for international tourists, but it may be worth exploring for those who love military history or technology. Dalian is the Tech Hub of North East China while the Read more…
Cell Phone accessories are all the rage with new products coming out almost every day. Some are silly and useless while others are silly and brilliant. But best of all, most new products are pretty cheap and available on amazon with quick delivery so you can have everything you need Read more…
Choosing the right hotel for your stay can make an enormous difference. But each traveler has their own preferences when it comes to accommodations. Hostels are easily the cheapest and often offer the most flexibility and social atmosphere. I’ve met some of my closest friends in a simple dorm room Read more…
Thailand is a tropical paradise and is easily one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia, especially for young travellers looking for an exotic landscape, beaches, diving and parties… Yes, a lot of parties! Of course, there are also amazing temples, museums, mountains and smaller villages that offer even Read more…
Welcome to the Summer Palace! The last of the big three tourist destinations in Beijing! The others being the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. The Summer Palace was the summer home of the Chinese Imperial Family for centuries. But before that, it was already a popular location for temples Read more…
Choosing the right hotel for your stay can make an enormous difference. But each traveler has their own preferences when it comes to accommodations. Hostels are easily the cheapest and often offer the most flexibility and social atmosphere. I’ve met some of my closest friends in a simple dorm room Read more…
It’s amazing how something like the Great Wall of China can be the experience of a lifetime for some and simply a pile of bricks and crowded lines for others. If you know of the famous hero Qi Jiguang, the dire reason for moving mountains of dirt and stone and Read more…