Have you ever heard of a pod hostel? I hadn’t either until I went to Dublin, Ireland and a fellow traveller I met on a tour told me about one he stayed at. Here’s what I did know: Pods are small, private beds/spaces most popular in Japan. However pod hotels in Japan are limited to… Read More Pod Hostel
China is an up and coming nation – home to a few of the world’s tallest towers, economically getting stronger every minute and the land of opportunity! It’s quite common to hear of the rags to riches story in China often, but when I ask people about visiting China, the reply is always ‘Why would… Read More Why Everyone Avoids China
Living abroad is always a challenge, but the biggest challenge is dealing with the feeling of being homesick. This miserable emotion overwhelms you even more so during special holidays, birthday and important events. I’ve missed weddings of more than a few important people in my lives (sorry guys!) and numerous milestone birthdays. Luckily I get to… Read More Dealing with Homesickness
Although I’m not a fan of the Chinese rural scene, I have had southern China on my bucket list simply for the photo ops. I battled yet another gruesome domestic flight to land in Guilin, the pathway to rural China in picturesque Guangxi province. We hired a driver through our guesthouse to take us to… Read More The Rural China Experience
The Perhentian Islands is a tiny gem in north east Malaysia. I first heard the name from a co-worker when I was working in Korea, back in 2009. On this 2nd trip to Malaysia, I wanted to venture off the main route so hitting up this small island seemed like the perfect opportunity. Perhantian consists… Read More The Hidden Islands of Malaysia
If you are a foodie like me, then Penang will be on your radar. This island, that’s just under an hour flight, or an overnight bus ride from KL, is a quaint escape from the hustle of the mainland. Georgetown is filled with historic buildings, low key residents who are helpful, and is a picture… Read More Penang and the Foodie Craze
Malaysia was always a country I knew I’d return to. The foodie in me alone constantly dreams of all the different street foods I had tried on my last adventure in Malaysian Borneo, so I was extremely excited to return to Kuala Lumpur this time. I appreciate how easy and cost efficient it is to get… Read More Malaysia ~ round 2
