If you are in Harbin, another “sight” to check out is the hot pot restaurant made from blocks of ice. Every year Shangri-La builds a seasonal ice house restaurant that serves hot pot. Inside this ice house, there is an ice bar (not real bar but for display only) – good photo opportunity for sure!
I am not a strong hiker/backpacker by any means, so weight was of the essence when I packed for my trip to Patagonia. I packed and repacked many times and used a hand scale, literally weighing everything, down to the beanie I would choose to wear on the trek. The contents of my backpack for … [More…]
Volga Manor is a Russian-themed garden located in the Xiangfang District, ~1 hour away from Harbin city center. There are over 30 Russian style buildings in this garden area. One of the main sights to see is the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas Cathedral, built completely out of wood. There is a restaurant with … [More…]
After many years of talking about going to Harbin, China for the International Snow and Ice Festival, my mom and I finally made our way there this past January. The Harbin Snow and Ice Festival is an annual event that takes place over the winter months, from December to February every year. No words can … [More…]
Planning a trip to Harbin, China? Here are a few helpful tips to help you plan your trip to Harbin. Since the peak season for visiting Harbin is in the winter, I am going to assume you are planning a visit in the winter. It’s COLD. And in cold, I mean, really really freezing cold! … [More…]
Harbin, also known as the “Ice City”, is one of the biggest cities in China, located in most northeast and coldest region of the country. Its claim to fame is its annual Ice and Snow Festival, which is the largest in the world, and it brings in visitors from around the world during the coldest … [More…]
The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival is an annual winter festival that takes place in northeast China, near the Russian border. It is the world’s largest ice and snow festival that runs from December to February every year. After talking about going to Harbin for many years, my mom and I decided to pack our … [More…]
If you are like me, you may want to mix in adventure with your travel plans. If you are looking for places to go hiking in Los Angeles (LA), here are some of my favorite hikes for when I used to live in LA. Hike up to the Hollywood sign (Bronson Canyon) In my opinion, … [More…]
Yay! You booked your trip to hike the Inca trip…now what to pack? Here are some essential items to pack for your trip. Sleeping bag + sleeping pad OR sleeping bag liner: you can either choose to bring your own sleeping bag + sleeping pad or rent a sleeping bag through the travel company. Even … [More…]
Living in San Francisco, I have the benefit of being very close to the world famous Napa Valley wine country region. Here is a list of some of my favorite wineries, and luckily they’ve escaped damage from the devastating fires this October. Good Views/Architecture and Places to Relax with Friends Domaine Carneros: French chateau inspired … [More…]