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My Seoul Bucket List

May 7, 2023 by etchedinadventure

Day 1-2 in Seoul, South Korea (4/29/30-4/30/23): -Seoul reminds me quite a bit of Japan in terms of architecture and landscapes. Obviously because they were occupied by Japan for quite some time in the early-middle 90s.-Bukchon Hanok Village, N Seoul Tower, and Changdeok Palace – I’m not too blown away by the attractions here so far. That’s not to say they are boring attractions, but a weird con to traveling so much is that, after a while, every palace or […]

Categories: Asia, South Korea, Travel • Tags: Asia, Seoul, South Korea, Travel

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My Hong Kong Transit

January 31, 2023 by etchedinadventure

-Hong Kong is one of the most expensive countries in the world but also the most livable. Incredibly pet friendly, safe, and the best public transportation which gives easy access to nature and fun activities like hiking and fishing.-The high speed train from Hong Kong to China’s Guangdong Province has finally reopened after being closed for three years more or less. The actual train ride was only 18 minutes from West Kowloon to Shenzhen North. However, immigration, security, and customs […]

Categories: Asia, China, Hong Kong, Travel • Tags: Asia, Backpacking, Border Crossing, China, Hong Kong, Travel

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My Phnom Penh Bucket List

January 30, 2023 by etchedinadventure

Day 1 in Phnom Penh (1/9/23): Made it to Phnom Penh. Went to Wat Phnom Daun Penh, ate at the night market, discovered these giant birds which are basically the storks of Cambodia, and stumbled on the girly bars walking around Riverside. Days 2 & 3 in Phomh Penn, Cambodia (1/10/23-1/11/23):-Had one too many on Bassac Lane which is basically a pub street but quite nice and expat/tourist friendly. Turns out some ladyboys aren’t too friendly when you politely reject […]

Categories: Asia, Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Travel • Tags: Asia, Backpacking, Cambodia, Genocide, Phnom Penh, Southeast Asia, Travel, Travel Tips

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My Siquijor Bucket List

January 30, 2023 by etchedinadventure

My first impressions of Cebu:-I’ve never seen a vendor walking around with a bucket of honeycomb trying to sell a bottle of honey. Gave him 10 pesos for a photo and to taste it.-I’ve also never seen a coin machine at the gym to pay for Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi was crap by the way.-Rush hour and crossing the street is not fun but manageable. Some of the crossing lights will literally start counting down from 200 seconds.-I’ve never seen a […]

Categories: Asia, Backpacking, Philippines, Southeast Asia, The Philippines, Travel • Tags: Asia, Backpacking, Cebu, Cebu City, Mactan, Philippines, Siquijor, Southeast Asia, The Philippines, Travel, Travel Tips

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My Yangshuo Study Abroad

January 6, 2023 by etchedinadventure

-Calligraphy is relaxing because you’re essentially painting words. However, I now understand why so many struggle learning the written form of Chinese. It’s somewhat like when you paint with colors. Mixing red and blue makes a new color in purple just like putting different characters together makes a new meaning. Same concept with how there are multiple shades of blue, there are multiple forms of Chinese characters and even cursive to write the simplest of words. This is why most […]

Categories: Asia, China, Guilin, Travel, Yangshuo • Tags: Asia, China, Guilin, Travel, Yangshuo

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My Macau Getaway

December 31, 2022 by etchedinadventure

Some tidbits from my Christmas getaway to Macau (SAR) from Shenzhen to Zhuhai to Macau and back the same route. Overall, Macau doesn’t standout in my mind as a place that should be on anyone’s bucket list. It’s often referred to as Asia’s Las Vegas and I’d agree that’s true. The main things to do here are shop, gamble, and party. -Macau accepts Hong Kong dollars but not vice-versa as HKD is an international currency but MOP is not.-Getting COVID […]

Categories: Asia, China, Macau, Travel • Tags: Asia, China, Macau, Travel

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My Wai Lingding Island Getaway

December 22, 2022 by etchedinadventure

Sometimes, it’s better to let photos speak for themselves. Wai Linding island is an island in Zhuhai and about an hour by ferry from the city. I would say it’s relatively similar to Guishan island so if you had to decide between the two, simply choose the closer option.

Categories: Asia, China, Guangdong, Travel • Tags: Asia, China, Guangdong, Wai Lingding Island, Zhuhai

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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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Category Archives: Asia

My Seoul Bucket List

My Hong Kong Transit

My Phnom Penh Bucket List

My Siquijor Bucket List

My Yangshuo Study Abroad

My Macau Getaway

My Wai Lingding Island Getaway

Life in Shenzhen: First Impressions

My Nanjing Quarantine