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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…

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 Year Resolutions for Travelers.…

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. When you are hundreds of miles away…

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 a lot after the 2004 tsunami, it still…

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 travel through Singapore once in your…