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”
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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 ChinaContinue reading “You Might Get a Headache, and Other Dietary Considerations when Traveling in China”
Travel Inconveniences in Southern China. Part 1: You’re going to Pee on Your Shoes
As lucky as I feel to be able to travel for an extended period of time, it’s not always easy and it certainly is not glamorous. There are frustrations and inconveniences along the way. There are cultural differences that take some getting used to. To me, these inconveniences are 100% worth the reward of adventureContinue reading “Travel Inconveniences in Southern China. Part 1: You’re going to Pee on Your Shoes”
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”
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 passportsContinue 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 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”
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 3-5Continue 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 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”
Jess Barrington Travels 