• Great Wall of China

    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.

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  • Old Phuket Town, Thailand

    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

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  • Koh Panyee, Thailand

    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

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  • Phang Nga Bay, Thailand

    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

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  • Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo

    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

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  • Thai Noodles

    For those of you who aren’t familiar with Pad Thai, it’s a traditional Thai dish consisting of stir fried rice noodles with egg, sauce and vegetables, meat or seafood.  Crushed peanuts, lime and chives are often used as a garnish.  In addition to traditional Pad Thai, fried noodles of all sorts are common in Thai

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