The Residency Towers Chennai, India
In July 2007 we traveled to Chennai (Madras) India and spent seven weeks at The Residency Towers in Chennai. We chose to stay at The Residency Towers because we planned to be there four weeks and the...
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My husband and I visited China in November 2011. We were planning to go to Thailand however, Bangkok was suffering from severe flooding and we thought it best to change our travel arrangements. We...
View ArticleTravelling To Singapore: Be Prepared To Eat A LOT of Food
Singapore is often known as the hub of international travel. Singapore Airlines being one of the best airlines in the world, chances are that even if you don’t spend time in Singapore, you’ll at least...
View ArticleTravel Tips: Traveling to Bangkok with Friends versus Family
Really, this story can pretty much be applied to most of Thailand, but my personal experience was in Bangkok. Thailand is one of the most beautiful countries in Asia and although tourism went down by...
View ArticleThe Residency Towers Chennai, India
In July 2007 we traveled to Chennai (Madras) India and spent seven weeks at The Residency Towers in Chennai. We chose to stay at The Residency Towers because we planned to be there four weeks and the...
View ArticleVisting Wangfujing Snack Street, Beijing, China
My husband and I visited China in November 2011. We were planning to go to Thailand however, Bangkok was suffering from severe flooding and we thought it best to change our travel arrangements. We...
View ArticleTravelling To Singapore: Be Prepared To Eat A LOT of Food
Singapore is often known as the hub of international travel. Singapore Airlines being one of the best airlines in the world, chances are that even if you don’t spend time in Singapore, you’ll at least...
View ArticleTravel Tips: Traveling to Bangkok with Friends versus Family
Really, this story can pretty much be applied to most of Thailand, but my personal experience was in Bangkok. Thailand is one of the most beautiful countries in Asia and although tourism went down by...
View ArticleBiggest Traveling Scams and How to Avoid Them
Being a tourist seems to paint a giant target on your back. Con artists and thieves like to prey on foreigners who wonder into their web. Locals aren’t an exception, but they tend to be a bit savvier....
View ArticleBudget Friendly Travel Destinations to Soak Up Culture
Did you make a resolution to travel more or be more financially savvy? Traveling and saving money seems like an oxymoron, but you can do both and stick to your resolutions. Click HERE for a list of New...
View Article5 Amazing Hikes in South Korea
Until I took my first trip to South Korea in 2015, I only had one picture of the country in my mind: skyscrapers. When I thought “South Korea,” my thoughts sprung to the bustling streets of Seoul. When...
View ArticleTraveling to Japan: 5 Things to Know Before Leaving
If you’re thinking of heading away on an exotic trip to Japan, wait just one moment. While there are loads of fascinating things to see in this country, the last thing you want to do is cause offense....
View Article5 Foods You Must Eat in Taiwan
I just got home from a trip to Taiwan, and to be completely honest … All I did was eat. I actually skipped some other tourist activities so that I could go to different places to try more weird food....
View Article6 Places to Take Your Kids in Shenzhen, China
Traveling with kids can be difficult, especially in countries vastly different from your own, such as China. Thankfully, Shenzhen, China, has several attractions aimed at children. Shenzhen is a new...
View Article5 Beautiful Places to Visit on Your Trip to China
Before going to China, I was only interested in visiting Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. Sure, the country is big, but what else could I really want to see? Answer: Everything. The longer I was in...
View ArticleTaking The Kids To Tokyo: 5 Must-See Attractions For Families
As one of the world’s largest cities, Tokyo has many attractions to offer for children and adults of all ages. It’s a great place to visit if you want a true cultural immersion experience or if you are...
View ArticleFamily Accommodations in Tokyo: Affordable, Mid-Range And Where To Splurge
A lot of travelers believe in the misconception that Tokyo is too expensive for their budget. But truth be told, the bustling capital of Japan is really no different than New York City, Los Angeles,...
View ArticleVisiting Beijing and Climbing the Great Wall of China – My China Travel...
China has always been on my bucket list for years and in March 2018 I had an opportunity to visit Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai. The trip was 10 days and at the time it seemed like a lot of time and it...
View ArticleMy China Travel Adventures: Visiting The Terracotta Army – An Experience I’ll...
One thing I knew I had to do is visit the Terracotta Army in China. Xi’an wasn’t very close, but I didn’t want to miss that lifetime opportunity. As I was getting closer to the location, the crowd was...
View ArticleHow to Spend a Week in Hong Kong
I lived in Shenzhen, China, right across the border from Hong Kong. I love being so close to the city with the most skyscrapers in the world, an overwhelming variety of foods, and endless shopping...
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