Hong Kong is a unique city located at the heart of Asia. As a former British colony (until 1997) Hong Kong is a special region of China and a major port city in Asia – it is truly where east meets west. In Hong Kong you will find a multicultural experience full of colorful sights and … [More…]
The lure of a free vacation in Hawaii was just too strong…so I decided to attend a timeshare presentation so I could get a voucher for a free stay in Hawaii. I promised myself I would stay strong and keep saying no, no and no in the 3+ grueling hours at the timeshare presentation where … [More…]
What’s a visit to Vancouver without trying out the delicious food this city has to offer? During my visit earlier this year, I found myself eating meals every hour just to make sure I get to try some of the food. I stayed around the Richmond area, so I will be featuring Asian food around the … [More…]
International travel can be expensive, but there are ways to save money if you are smart about how you travel. Here are some tips to avoid common international expenses such as transaction fees and roaming fees. International Travel Tip #1: Use a credit card with no foreign transaction fee Before you go abroad make sure you … [More…]
While 6 days is not a lot of time to cover all the beautiful sights in the country, it is a decent length of time to get a pretty good idea of what Iceland has to offer. Here is what my friend and I did in our 6 full days in Iceland. Day 1: Arrival at KEF We landed at KEF … [More…]
…Continued from Top 10 Things You MUST Do In Iceland (Part 1) #5 Pack a picnic and enjoy it at waterfalls Besides Gullfoss at the Golden Circle, Iceland has many famous and beautiful waterfalls such as Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss. At Seljalandsfoss, you can even walk behind the waterfall, which is something I have never done before, so this is … [More…]
You booked your trip to Iceland – hurray! Now what? Iceland’s diverse landscape offers something for everybody, and there are so many things you can do during your visit. Start planning your trip with a list of Top 10 Things You Must Do in Iceland! #1 Travel the Golden Circle Even if you don’t have much time in Iceland, this … [More…]
Besides the obvious travel items, here are a few essential items that you may not think about when packing for your trip to Iceland. Hiking Boots You may not be planning hard core hiking activities for your trip to Iceland, but you will still need a good pair of waterproof hiking boots. I packed a pair of … [More…]
On my recent travels to Iceland I was really impressed with the country’s natural beauty. From the volcanic formations to the waterfalls and natural geysers, Iceland has a diverse and unique landscape that is out of this world. It is no wonder TV and movie producers have picked Iceland for their filming locations (e.g., Game of Thrones, Batman … [More…]