My Weekend in Mongolia

Uuna and I standing far in front of the temple.

By the time that mid-October came around, I was ready to get out of Beijing for a few days. Perfect time for a visa run. Luckily for me, I have some friends up in UlaanBaatar, Mongolia. We made the plans and set a date. I was going to be on my way there on the […]

6 Absolute Musts for Travelling to Hallstatt and Area

A bunch of European houses built stacked on the side of a mountain with mountains in the background. Travel to Hallstatt, Austria

Hallstatt and the surrounding villages is a place absolutely drenched with culture. Its history is so rich and deeply rooted that there is a chance that you could literally dig some up if you knew where to look. Between the gorgeous views and some local legends, Hallstatt and the surrounding villages and likes are an […]

The First Tattoo: Starting Our Journey to Ink Our Way Across the Map

apicture of the brand new fresh tattoo from mongolia

It had been an exhausting two and a half days as my 3 day trip to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia neared its end. Sitting at the dining room table with my friends, Uuna and Oona, talking about how I had enjoyed my trip thus far. Little did I know that two very weird things were about to […]

10 Things you will need to know to Travel in China

A white mug with lid that I got for a present from my students sitting on a table.

This post may contain affiliate links, and yes, I may earn a small commission when you click on the links. However, that is at no additional cost to you. Please refer to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy pages if you would like more information. Whilst in China I learned that there were things that I needed that […]

Sorting your Chinese Visa

China is one of those countries in which most, if not all, foreigners need a visa to even get a layover (transit visa) much less visit. If you are feeling brave, you can always attempt to get a transit visa or 5-day visit visa on arrival. However, I know far too many people who have […]