We left Shanghai and headed for Indonesia; first stop Bali. Bali is an island in Indonesia and also one of Indonesia’s 38 provinces. It is the only Hindu-majority province in the majority Muslim country. Indonesia is, in fact, the country with the largest Muslim population in the entire world (though most don’t live on Bali).ContinueContinue reading “Indonesia: Relaxing in Bali”
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Bonus China Post: Nothing but Food and Coffee
While the burial mounds post was going to be my last on our travels in China, I decided I had way too many delicious food pics (most Chinese food, some not) that I haven’t posted not to share. I will do my best to remember what exactly the dish was and where we had it,ContinueContinue reading “Bonus China Post: Nothing but Food and Coffee”
China: Night Markets!
One of my favorite things about traveling through China was going to the night markets. The night markets are usually just a street, or dedicated area (kind of like a farmer’s market) with tons of food stalls. On occasion you may find a vendor selling non-food items, but food made up 99% of the nightContinueContinue reading “China: Night Markets!”
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”
Guangzhou Fo’ Sho
Our first stop in mainland China was Guangzhou, China’s 3rd largest city, home to 18 million people. The three-hour train ride from Hong Kong was pretty uneventful. Getting through immigration and customs wasn’t too difficult but was time consuming, taking about an hour and half and required various forms and apps and showing our passportsContinueContinue reading “Guangzhou Fo’ Sho”
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 andContinueContinue 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.ContinueContinue reading “Food We Ate in Hong Kong Part 1: Dim Sum and Then Some”
A Journey Through Greece…In Hong Kong
We were in Hong Kong for a week and half. This post is not about Hong Kong specifically, rather about the magic of putting yourself out there during travel. Our final days in Hong Kong were the start of the Chinese New Year celebration which began on February 17th. Many businesses are closed for 3-5ContinueContinue reading “A Journey Through Greece…In Hong Kong”
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 aContinueContinue reading “Seoul Food”
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 readContinueContinue reading “Tokyo: The Food!”
Jess Barrington Travels 