This week we would like to introduce Arianwen of Beyond Blighty. Beyond Blighty is a collection of anecdotes, reviews and advice on adventure activities, cultural experiences and volunteer opportunities around the world. After backpacking solo through South America for seven months last year, followed by a six-week tour of New Zealand in which I attempted to fight my fears […]
This week we would like to introduce Martin of The Travel Ramble. Martin is the creator and self titled editor in chief of the Travel Ramble. His blog is an irreverent and non serious look at travel. His posts range from stories about his most awkward plane journey to defending the hose’s in South East Asian toilets. Every post […]
Hong Kong is famous for its towering skyscrapers, neon signs and expansive harbor. When asked, many travelers admit they’ve only considered Hong Kong as a destination for luxury shopping, spa pampering or dining. While I love photographing the glitzy skyline and luxury brands lining the streets, there’s also another side to Hong Kong. A side […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is of East Nanjing Road, Shanghai. East Nanjing Road is like the Michigan Avenue of Shanghai. The shops lining this neon flooded road are mostly big name international stores, including Apple, Forever 21, and Coach. It’s crowded at all times […]
The xiao long bao (小笼包) is a regional specialty of Shanghai. Street stalls all around the city sell the delicious dumplings, but the best we found were at Din Tai Fung, a Michelin starred restaurant from Taiwan. As xiao long bao are not typically eaten as main dishes, we ordered a few other items to go along […]