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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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My Tulum Pit Stop

May 19, 2022 by etchedinadventure

Days 1-2 in Tulum, Mexico (4/18/22-4/19/22):-I like blue.-People have this idea that hostels are these rundown, sketchy accommodations and that’s just not the case – the majority of the time.-Palma Central is everything I want in my life and more. Good music, food trucks, and friendly vibes.-I ironically met a couple who said I looked familiar. Turns out they lived in Cuzco when I did back in 2020 and we knew several of the same people. Small world defined. What […]

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

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My Playa Del Carmen Pit Stop

May 19, 2022 by etchedinadventure

Day 1 in Playa Del Carmen (3/3/22): -My first impression of Playa del Carmen is I love it. The combination of city and nature while being dog and expat friendly are big pros for me.-This guy was randomly selling crickets and peanuts on the street. I was happy to oblige him. In fact, it brought me back to my Southeast Asia days.-I had the luck of being green lit by the drug search dog while waiting for my bus. I […]

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

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