City Gal On The Go
You can hike several different areas of the Great Wall. Do a quick search online to see how far each area is from Beijing, how busy it will be, and how much it’s been restored. We chose to hike from Jinshanling to Simatai, across both restored and unrestored sections of the Wall.
It’s no secret that Phuket isn’t my favorite place in Thailand. Though there are some nice beaches, they don’t compare to beaches in other parts of Thailand, and it’s incredibly touristy. The real gem of Phuket – Phuket Town – is usually passed over in favor of crowded beaches and oceanfront hotels. Old Phuket Town
Ok, so technically Koh Panyee is not floating; it’s a Muslim fishing village built on stilts in the shallow water of Phang Nga Bay, Thailand. Koh Panyee was settled around 200 years ago and there are between 1,500 and 2,000 current residents. Koh Panyee remains relatively insulated from the outside world. While Koh Panyee was initially
While we would all love to have as much time as possible to explore a city, sometimes we’re forced to make the most of a short period of time. So what happens if you only have 2 days in Tokyo? Here’s what you can’t miss: Sushi. Tokyo is home to some of the best raw
Amphawa Floating Market Amphawa Floating Market is one of the true gems of Thailand. I arrived at Amphawa via tuk tuk from the 7-11 outside of the Maeklong Railway Market (scroll down for directions). I was the only non-Thai in the tuk tuk and, truth be told, I had no idea if I was going to the
Phang Nga Bay rests between Krabi, on the Malay Peninsula of Thailand, and the island of Phuket. Easily accessible from Krabi, Phi Phi and Phuket, Phang Nga Bay boasts one of the most stunning landscapes in the world. Phang Nga Bay is most widely known for its limestone cliffs, which seem to jet straight out
There’s no shortage of fantastic sushi restaurants in New York. But, as good as they are, they will never compare to the fresh sushi and seafood in Japan. Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo is the largest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world. Food porn everywhere. Inner Market This is where dealers purchase fish directly
The Maeklong Railway Market is a peculiar Thai market located about 70 kilometers outside Bangkok (scroll down for directions from Bangkok). The 2 hour trip from Bangkok is a bit dodgy, but totally worth it. Some background: The market was in existence prior to the railway, and when the Thai government decided to build a
Sensoji is a Buddhist temple located in the Asakusa section of Tokyo. When you pass through the Kaminarimon, or Thunder Gate, you will be on Nakamise Dori, a short street lined with many shops selling souvenirs such as kimonos and fans, as well as food. When you reach the end of Nakamise Dori, you will