Backstreet Academy Review: Medieval Knife Making in Siem Reap, Cambodia (Vlog)
In December 2018, we travelled in Cambodia for 10 days. I was looking for unique things to do in Siem Reap, Cambodia and came across Backstreet Academy’s website by accident. After checking out their site, I fell in love with their concept and philosophy. We decided to book Backstreet Academy’s medieval knife making class, and […]
I went to Hong Kong And Booked a Last-Minute Flight to Seoul (April 2018 Blog Round-Up)
Here’s my April 2018 blog round-up, and it’s quite eventful! As I mentioned in my last round-up, Jim’s parents were in Shanghai all the way from Sweden for almost 2 weeks, so we visited many tourist attractions with them. At the end of the April, we took a three-day trip to Hong Kong, where I […]
Beijing Travel Tips: What You Really Need to Know
I visited Beijing with my family back in 2005. 13 years later, Jim and I traveled to Beijing together during China’s lunar new year in 2018. It was intriguing for me to see how the city has changed and evolved, and we had a lot of fun. Of course, as a native Mandarin speaker, travel […]
Cambodia Vlog: A Khmer Music Experience in Phnom Penh
In December 2017, we travelled to Phnom Penh, Cambodia and had the pleasure to learn how to play Khmer music instrument with local musicians. I was only going to write a post, but throughout the process of creating the blog post, I felt the urge to also make a vlog for this experience. I haven’t done […]
6 Unique, Chill, And Cultural Things To Do In Siem Reap, Cambodia
“Visit Angkor Wat, shop at the Old Market, go to the floating villages, or eat a bug … etc.” When we were looking for unique things to do in Siem Reap, Cambodia, these were the suggestions that kept popping out in the search. I was annoyed. Why? Because these are the TYPICAL things that tourists […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Explore Local Music When You Travel
One of the most frequent questions I got after starting this blog is how do I travel with music. Do I look for people to jam with when I travel? Do I just listen to music when I travel? I know, “Travel with music” could sound pretty vague, but it’s simpler than you think because […]
Nanjing Duck, And Other Nanjing Food You Need To Try
Nanjing is an ancient capital of six Chinese dynasties. Less than an hour away from Shanghai by the bullet train, western travellers often overlooked Nanjing when travelling in China. Located in Jiangsu Province, this beautiful city had seen the rise and fall of China. Why Should You Visit Nanjing? For my Taiwanese readers, Nanjing has everything […]