The Majestic Princess was launched in Spring 2017 and sailed its inaugural voyage from Europe. The 143,700-tonne ship is part of the Royal Class, joining the Royal Princess and Regal Princess. The interesting fact about Majestic Princess is that it was built for the Chinese luxury market, ...
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How to Stay Healthy When Traveling
When planning a trip, the last thing on your mind is getting sick. Getting sick while traveling is the worst feeling ever. Realistically, anything can happen when you're on the road. Especially when going to a new environment or a developing country, you could catch a stomach bug, be exposed to ...
Qibao Water Town: Hidden Gem in Shanghai
There is no shortage of ancient water towns in Shanghai. Tom Cruise even filmed Mission Impossible 3 in Xitang Water Town. But Qibao Water Town (七宝老街), also known as Qibao Ancient Town (七宝古镇), is the real hidden gem in Shanghai. Qibao is Chinese for 'seven treasures', and there are different ...
The Time I Traveled Sick in India
Let me tell you about the time I traveled sick in India. As usual, I had planned a jam-packed travel itinerary that took me to India via Hong Kong. I was so tired adjusting to two different time zones and was running on pure adrenaline. Inevitably, my immune system weakened, so I was ...
What to Expect at a Hammam
Hammam 101 A hammam is traditional Turkish bath. It's basically the Middle Eastern variation of the Roman bath. It involves steaming, cleansing, sometimes a massage, and more steaming. That's a hammam in a nutshell! Read on to find out what you should expect at a hammam. What to ...
Ethical Considerations When Traveling to Developing Countries
Traveling to Developing Countries Many travelers to developing countries seek the authentic experience of seeing life lived differently. But part of the issue in traveling to areas of poverty is the uneasy rift between the visitor and the visited. Traveling through Varanasi, I noticed ...
Travel Vaccines for India
First off, I am not a doctor but thought it might be helpful to share some info on the types of travel vaccines I got for India. Each person is different and you should always speak to your doctor about recommended travel vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website ...
How To Prepare For Your Big Move To China
This is a guest blog post I wrote for Opportunity China, a portal where English teachers, university lecturers, students and au pairs can find exciting and enriching opportunities in China. You have a new job in a new country and you're ready to live as an expat! Now what? As you ...
Exploring Varanasi on Foot
Varanasi is the epitome of a holy city. Everywhere you turn, there are pilgrims and acts of spiritual devotions seamlessly integrated with daily life and commerce. There is never a dull second in Varanasi and all I wanted was for time to stand still so I could admire every splitting detail of this ...
Shanghai City Highlights
Whether you’re in Shanghai for a day or more, there will be plenty of attractions to see and do. It's best to cluster sights by proximity to make commuting easier. Shanghai's subway system is super convenient to use, and in most cases, subway exits are close enough to the attractions. Here is my ...
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