The ironic part about my trip to Singapore is that it’s the only city in Asia where I know people, but I still had to explore the city completely alone! Timing was not on my side as it was reading week for all the university students. I only had a few hours to look around …
One of the main reasons we decided to go to Taiwan when we did was so we could take part in the lantern festival. On a specific day of the Chinese New Year thousands of people from all over Taiwan and the world go to Pingxi for the opportunity to release their own sky lanterns. …
Taiwan may not be the most famous destination in Asia, but if you meet ANYONE who’s been there they will tell you that it is an amazing place to visit and one that you should DEFINITELY not miss. Not only does it have AMAZING scenery, food and sights but the atmosphere and people were just …
After being back in Hong Kong for two days, we were off to Taiwan. Although I was excited my expectations weren’t THAT high, I hadn’t heard as much about Taiwan as I had other countries and it’s not as well known as lots of other Asian destinations. I would tell ANYONE who has the opportunity …
On the last night in Guilin we decided to go out to what seems like its the only club in the City. I have to mention that I was NOT prepared to go anywhere that required I look presentable. I went partying in my fuzzy hat and north face jacket. Compared to all the well …
one of the days we all decided to get a driver so we could visit all the places on our list. It was pricey for China but it turned out to be to one of the most awesome days ever, but not for the reasons I thought it would. Our plan was to take …
On the first day in Guilin we took a tour to the Li River where we got “bamboo” rafts down the river overlooking the mountains, even though it was foggy it was GORGEOUS!! We cruised in style and sang songs from titanic while pretending to be Jack and Rose. In the afternoon we went to …
Most exchange students want to get out of Hong Kong for at least a few days during our break but so does EVERYONE else in China. Prices are crazy high and lot’s of trips are already booked. Three of us decided to try our luck and attempt to take a train to meet up with …
