In the locations we have visited in South and Southwest China, it is obvious that they do not see many western tourists. We get a lot of stares. I get most of the stares. Probably because from the back, or profile, Phil blends in with the other, dark haired fellows. I don’t blend in. Also,Continue reading “You’re Going to Get Some Stares, Panda Girl”
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You’re Going to Get Coughed on…Probably Because of all the Cigarette Smoking
For the third installment of travel inconveniences in China, let’s talk coughing. We have encountered a lot of what I call “free coughing” in China; people just coughing, willy nilly, into the air, without covering their mouths. This can be anyone, at any age, but the primary offenders are older people. While we have seenContinue reading “You’re Going to Get Coughed on…Probably Because of all the Cigarette Smoking”
Guangzhou Fo’ Sho Part 2
We explored a lot of Gunagzhou in the five days we were there, as each day we saw a different area. The best part was that they were so different, it was hard to believe they were parts of the same, huge city. Our busiest day was our second full day there. We had aContinue reading “Guangzhou Fo’ Sho Part 2”
Food We Ate in Hong Kong Part 2
The second tour we took in Hong Kong was not a food tour but a cultural tour and while we did try little bites of different foods, the goal was to leave with a broader knowledge as opposed to a broader belly. We had some time to kill before our tour was to begin andContinue reading “Food We Ate in Hong Kong Part 2”
Food We Ate in Hong Kong Part 1: Dim Sum and Then Some
When we arrived in Hong Kong, we were very keen to try some of the local food. After an early morning wake up of 4am for our flight from Seoul, our eating schedule was way off and we were a bit discombobulated when we sat out in search of a local power converter and food.Continue reading “Food We Ate in Hong Kong Part 1: Dim Sum and Then Some”
Seoul Food
For my second post about our time in Seoul, I want to focus [mostly] on some of the delicious meals and tasty treats we had. Be sure to check out Phil’s blog about the other fun stuff we did! Our second full day in Seoul, we had a 1:30 tour scheduled; we slept in aContinue reading “Seoul Food”
Be still my Seoul
Hi! As promised, we’re back for another adventure. This time, we will be traveling throughout Asia for an extended period. First stop, Seoul! We had originally planned to start our trip in early January with a month in India, visiting our good friend, Utkarsh, and traveling around the state of Rajasthan. My father was hospitalizedContinue reading “Be still my Seoul”
Here We Go Again
Hey there…it’s been a while, I know, inconsistent. Honestly, it is difficult to write about traveling when you aren’t traveling regularly….Good news! that is getting ready to change. When Phil and I settled in North Carolina after returning from Spain, we knew it wouldn’t be our forever home. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a fineContinue reading “Here We Go Again”
Tokyo: The Food!
Now, let’s get to my favorite part of our trip. You know I love food and trying new foods. It’s one of the wonderful things about travel. Sure, it’s tasty and pleasurable, but it’s also exciting to try new flavors and textures that aren’t the norm in your region of the globe. If you readContinue reading “Tokyo: The Food!”
Tokyo Part 2: The Highlights
Well, here we are. Two months after my first Tokyo post and four months after our trip. What can I say? Stupid work. It gets in the way of living our dang lives. But also it funds our trips, so WhatYaGonnaDo? Knowing myself, and not wanting to delay posting about this trip, this post isContinue reading “Tokyo Part 2: The Highlights”
Jess Barrington Travels 