Asia

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 increasing. There were people from all…

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 all passed in a blur and I was wishing…

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, or any Western European capital when…

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 looking to enjoy the vibrant sights…

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 China, the more places I wanted to…

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 city, and its tourism is rapidly…

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. As a result, my trip to Taiwan was one…

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. The problem is that their customs are…

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 I arrived, I was shocked by how…

Summer feels far away, especially for those of us who are teachers. If you want to travel this summer, though, it’s time to start searching for destinations and plane tickets! (Especially if you want to travel abroad.) If Asia is on your…