Spending New Year's Eve in a far away country can be both exciting and confusing. My friends and I had the awesome opportunity of celebrating New Year's Eve in Dubai. We didn't have a game plan but devising a last minute plan was all part of the fun! If celebrating in Dubai is on your bucket ...
The Ultimate Holiday Travel Outfit
Holiday Travel Outfit by adventureaffinity featuring a tan belt The holiday season is a perfect time to escape the cold weather for a tropical beach or to simply hop on a train to visit family a few hours away. So you’ve got your luggage and passport, but what about your holiday travel outfit? ...
Practical Tips for the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu
If you've decided to visit Mutianyu, you've made a wise choice! On my first visit to the Great Wall of China, I chose to visit Mutianyu over Badaling and Juyongguan; all of which are located within close proximity to Beijing. Mutianyu stood out to me because it's less crowded (who wouldn't want ...
Beijing Day 2: Sacred Way, Ming Tombs, Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China was the number one attraction I was most looking forward to on my first visit to China. The Day 2 itinerary took us a long away from Beijing and it made the most sense to cluster the following attractions into the same day. Since Beijing is notorious for its traffic, our ...
Beijing Day 1: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven
Welcome to Beijing, China! This past summer, I finally visited China for the very first time after collecting 43 other countries' stamps in my passport. I was extremely excited to visit a country with such a dynamic history, strong culture and traditions, and the country of my heritage. For my ...
10 Things You Should Know Before Traveling to China
You don't need to be a seasoned traveler to visit China, but there are some things you should anticipate in order to acclimatize to the local culture, which will allow you to enjoy your time in China. During my trip to China this summer, I experienced both travelling with a private ...
EXPO Milan 2015 Highlights
The World Expo 2015 is held in Milan, Italy. It's not overly ambitious to try to enter all of the pavilions in one day; but keep in mind that some pavilions offer a quick in-and-out experience and others, a more interactive one where you may linger a little bit longer. One option is ...
What to Expect at EXPO Milan 2015
When planning my trip to Milan this summer, it just so happened that Expo Milan 2015 coincided with my travel schedule. I didn't know what to expect and I didn't know how much time to buffer into my itinerary. Luckily my BFF visited the Expo 2015 a month before my visit and with the ...
Tips for Shopping at Shanghai’s Fabric Market
So you've decided to visit the South Bund Fabric Market in Shanghai. To conquer the overwhelming selection, you need to go in with a solid game plan and stick with it. The photos of my custom-tailored clothes seen on this page were taken upon my return to Toronto as it was obviously too hot to wear ...
Custom Clothes at Shanghai’s Fabric Market
A trip to Shanghai isn’t complete without a visit to the South Bund Fabric Market. If it can be sewn, it can be made here. Making custom clothes at Shanghai’s Fabric Market is not only common for locals, but also expats and foreigners who frequent this market filled with hundreds of tailors, sample ...