Asian – Jess Barrington Travels

Java Here We Come: Surabaya

After leaving Bali, we flew to Surabaya in Java. We really packed a lot in only 4 days, and here are the highlights. Phil wrote a few posts about our time in Surabaya. You can access the first here. 1. The Hotel Majapahit Our hotel in Surabaya was so old-school fancy. It felt very luxuriousContinueContinue reading “Java Here We Come: Surabaya”

You Might Get a Headache, and Other Dietary Considerations when Traveling in China

Eating Chinese food everyday has been an adjustment for our system. We haven’t had any G.I. upset, but the food has high levels of sodium, MSG, and soy. It also tends to have a lot of oil in it and is often spicy. Phil and I have had a lot headaches since being in ChinaContinueContinue reading “You Might Get a Headache, and Other Dietary Considerations when Traveling in China”