Etched In Adventure

Life in Shenzhen: First Impressions

November 15, 2022 by etchedinadventure

Things that surprised me about China:-It’s super clean and full of nature. We are raised with this idea that China is full of smog and a concrete jungle with little care for the environment. That’s just not the case in Guangdong as lush trees are everywhere you look.-Public tansportation is incredibly easy and organized. Occasionally, I have to squeeze myself into packed trains during rush hour, but, besides that, getting around is so simple, organized, and is the definition of […]

Categories: Asia, China, Guangdong, Travel • Tags: Asia, China, Guangdong, Shenzhen, Travel

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My Nanjing Quarantine

November 13, 2022 by etchedinadventure

Quarantined in Nanjing, China (8/24/22):-Getting into China is still not easy. For me, the essentials I needed was my company invitation letter, work Z visa in my passport, and three different declarations for immigration and customs. Additionally, two rapid PCR tests, one within 48 hours of my departure flight time and another one within eight hours of it. -Therefore, check-in starts as early as five hours before boarding and PCR testing 8 hours before because you’re in the same long […]

Categories: Asia, China, Travel • Tags: Asia, China, Immigration, Nanjing, Quarantine, Travel

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My Guishan Island Getaway

November 5, 2022 by etchedinadventure

-Went on holiday to Guishan Island, Guangdong Province for October’s National Day. Ended up being the smoothest trip, literally. 40 minutes in a taxi, 40 minutes on a ferry, and then 5 minutes in a shuttle to my hotel. I’m 99.9% sure I was the only foreigner there. For whatever reason, I thought traveling there would be complete chaos and a total nightmare considering my Chinese is elementary at best. -Guishan Island wasn’t anything special in my eyes. Really small […]

Categories: Asia, China, Guangdong, Travel • Tags: Asia, China, Guangdong, Guangdong Province, Guishan Island, Travel

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Quarantining in Hong Kong

October 15, 2022 by etchedinadventure

Quarantine in Hong Kong Day 1 (8/14/22):-The procedure is actually relatively straightforward. Take a PCR test 48 hours before your final departure flight. I took mine two days before my initial departing flight and because I had over 20 hours of flying on top of layovers I had to reschedule my international flight and take a rapid PCR test like a complete idiot, but you live and learn.-Additionally, you need to make a health declaration online which gives you a […]

Categories: Asia, China, Hong Kong, Travel • Tags: Asia, China, Cordis, Hong Kong, Quarantine, Soho, Wan Chai

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My Calderitas Getaway

June 26, 2022 by etchedinadventure

Day 1 in Calderitas, Mexico (3/11/22):-Calderitas is a paradise. No tourists and everything you need.-Today was Negrita’s first time seeing the ocean. She didn’t know what to do. We’ll come back tomorrow and try again. Day 2 in Calderitas, Mexico (3/12/22):-Proud dad moment seeing Negrita play in the ocean for the first time. Days 3-5 in Calderitas, Mexico (3/13/22-3/15/22):-Keys to being happy: lift heavy stuff, get in the water, try new things, realize all life is precious.-Going vegan is way […]

Categories: Latin America, Mexico, North America, Quintana Roo, Travel • Tags: Latin America, Mexico, North America, Quintana Roo, Travel

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My Puerto Morelos Pit Stop

June 23, 2022 by etchedinadventure

Day 1 in Puerto Morelos, Mexico (3/1/22):-I’ve spent the last two weeks working everyday at the animal rescue in Chetumal. Haven’t had a life outside of them and going to the gym.-Agreed to ride 7 hours in a bus from Chetumal to Cancun to get supplies from a flight volunteer.-Decided to stop here on the way back. Frankly, it’s a bit of a disappointment. Very touristy, the main beach was absolutely filled with seaweed, and it was super windy today. […]

Categories: Latin America, Mexico, North America, Quintana Roo, Travel • Tags: Latin America, Mexico, North America, Quintana Roo, Travel

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My Cape Town Bucket List

June 22, 2022 by etchedinadventure

Days 1-2 in Cape Town, South Africa (5/9/22-5/10/22) -South Africa is a whole new world to me. From having bubblegum flavored milk to fruit chutney Pringles. I flippin’ love it! -The Waterfront here is everything for shopping and eating out. -I’m blown away by how cheap it is here compared to the US. It’s Vietnam cheap. I spend $1 on double shots of Jack Daniels. -Biltong is the universal snack here that everyone loves. It’s pretty much beef jerky but […]

Categories: Africa, South Africa, Travel • Tags: Africa, Backpacking, Cape Town, South Africa, Table Mountain, Travel, Travel Tips

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My Bacalar Getaway

May 21, 2022 by etchedinadventure

Day 1 in Bacalar, Mexico (2/9/22): -Immigration was the easiest walkthrough. No questions, didn’t ask me for any of my forms. Just got stamped and left.-The water is what you’ve seen in movies. It’s so blue it looks artificial.-Like a lot of Latin America, the majority of tourists are Europeans and Americans who just want to party outside of a typical bar or pub.-Bacalar is a mix between hippies, party tourists, and locals.-There are a lot of stray dogs. I […]

Categories: Backpacking, Latin America, Mexico, North America, Quintana Roo, Travel • Tags: Bacalar, Backpacking, Latin America, Mexico, North America, Quintana Roo, Travel, Travel Tips

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My Cancun Pit Stop

May 19, 2022 by etchedinadventure

Days 1-2 in Cancun, Mexico (4/21/22-4/22/22):-I didn’t really explore Cancun to be honest, I only came to Cancun to fly out of the international airport to take my foster Cindy to her forever home. -It came off way too touristy and overpriced for my liking. Instead, I spent my every waking hour fostering Cindy. We made it to Toronto and she is with her long-term foster now. The little butthead won me over in a matter of days and now […]

Categories: Latin America, Mexico, North America, Quintana Roo, Travel • Tags: Backpacking, Latin America, Mexico, North America, Quintana Roo, Travel

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