I have never been in a desert before, so I was stoked when I found a day tour that promised dune bashing, camel riding, sand boarding, and…… Read more “what it’s like to spend a day in the arabian desert”
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what it’s like to ride the shinkansen
The bullet train, or Shinkansen is the quickest and easiest way to get from city to city. If you’re planning to travel to multiple cities, it might…… Read more “what it’s like to ride the shinkansen”
what it’s like to see the northern lights
Instagram: Waves of Nickelodeon slime green dancing lights, interspersed with soft whispers of Provence lavender-colored gleams. Reality: Freezing your snow boots off after you’ve accidentally stepped into…… Read more “what it’s like to see the northern lights”
what it’s like to bathe in beer
Apparently, there are many benefits to soaking in beer. One of them being that it’s good for your skin. Unfortunately for me, I felt the opposite: my…… Read more “what it’s like to bathe in beer”
what it’s like to go tobogganing down a mountain in switzerland
In those moments leading up to my turn on the sled, there were about a million thoughts racing through my mind. No seatbelt or helmet?! What if…… Read more “what it’s like to go tobogganing down a mountain in switzerland”
what it’s like to hang at an airport lounge
I always had this image in my head of what my first time would be like: Spiffily-dressed bartenders, crafting up an Old Fashioned or a Dry Martini,…… Read more “what it’s like to hang at an airport lounge”
what it’s like to see an active volcano
You know those clips you see on TV of hot, bright orange lava, slowly and viscously seeping through piles of old rocks? Well, sorry to shatter this…… Read more “what it’s like to see an active volcano”
what it’s like to hold a koala
They’re actually not as soft as they look. Don’t get me wrong, they’re soft but I guess just not what I was expecting. Their fur almost feels…… Read more “what it’s like to hold a koala”
what it’s like to spend chinese new year in australia
Yes, I know the politically correct term would be Lunar New Year but I’m Chinese, therefore I am calling it Chinese New Year. Spending the holiday there…… Read more “what it’s like to spend chinese new year in australia”
what it’s like to be in dublin on st. patrick’s day
It’s not as crazy as you would think it might be. You see, Americans manage to turn every holiday into a drinking event. St. Paddy’s Day? DRINK!…… Read more “what it’s like to be in dublin on st. patrick’s day”
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