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Things to Do in Shanghai – The Paris of the East
Also known as Paris of the East, Shanghai is one of the best cities in China. Shanghai is often overlooked and is usually just a stopover for most travelers. It looks like there’s not much to see and do since it is full of tall buildings. However, there are a lot of things to do in Shanghai. You can easily spend a week here and not be able to explore everything this city can offer. Here are 25 things to do in Shanghai that you should not miss. Disney 1. Spend A Day in Shanghai Disneyland Shanghai Disneyland should be in your top things to do in Shanghai. It is…
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Tongli Water Town Guide – Venice of the East
Venice is a very popular destination for travelers. It is in most of the traveler’s bucket list. Unfortunately for those living in Asia like me, Venice is very far, it’s a 15+ hour flight away with more than one connecting flight. However, Tongli Water Town is a great alternative if you cannot visit Venice in Italy since it’s just a few hours’ flight. Tongli Water Town is also called the Oriental Venice or Venice of the East. Aside from Tongli, there are several hidden gems in China, these cities are China’s best-kept secrets. Before your trip, make sure you are insured and covered wherever you go. From trip interruption, lost…
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Where to Stay in Suzhou: Suzhou Sun Plaza Hotel Review
Most travelers include a Suzhou day trip when they travel to Shanghai. Although it is possible, I recommend staying for at least a night just like what we did. You’ll get to explore more without feeling rushed. You’ll also be able to enjoy your trip more. The only problem with staying for a night is you don’t have an idea where to stay. That won’t be a problem though since I’ll be sharing where we stayed in Suzhou as well as other suggestions. If you are traveling to China, there are also several wonderful Discover China tours available. Before your trip, make sure you are insured and covered wherever you…
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Shanghai Disney Store -Largest Disney Store in the World
The largest Disney store in the world is found in Shanghai, China. Shanghai Disney Store is located in Lujiazui in Pudong area in Shanghai. It is also near the Oriental Pearl Tower. We went on a Wednesday morning and it was not crowded at all, it was also actually our final day in Shanghai. If you are planning a trip to China, there are also several wonderful Discover China tours available. *This site contains affiliate links. I may receive commissions when you make a purchase from the link I have provided with no additional cost to you as a consumer* Before your trip, make sure you are insured and covered…
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Shanghai Disneyland Merchandise – Souvenirs I Bought
Shanghai Disneyland is the 3rd Disney park that I have visited. It is also my goal to visit all the Disney parks in the world. It would be a dream come true to have a chance to visit Walt Disney World in 2021 for their 50th anniversary so I am currently saving up for it. One of the things that I was looking forward to this trip is to buy some Shanghai Disneyland merchandise. If you do not have time to visit Shanghai Disneyland on your trip, you can also visit Shanghai Disney store. It is the largest Disney store in the world. *This site contains affiliate links. I may…
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Best Gifts For Travelers – Gift Guide for Travelers 2019
Buying gifts for travelers is not always easy. If you have no idea or not sure of what to buy for your friends or family members who love to travel, then this list is for you. These are the gifts that travelers can really use on their travels. I hope this list of best gifts for travelers will be helpful for you. 1. Passport Case Although it is not exactly a must-have travel essential, passport case is one of the best gifts for travelers. It protects your travel documents which are very important. You can also easily identify that it is yours when you look through your bag. If you…
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Why Travel Insurance Is Important – Is it worth it?
During my first international travel, the biggest mistake I did was not having travel insurance. Prior to booking my flights to Hong Kong, I have watched travel videos and read travel blogs. I discovered that one blogger lost her luggage. She flew from Manila to Hong Kong and checked in her luggage but the luggage never arrived in Hong Kong. It made me anxious and worried that the same thing would happen on our trip since we are also flying with the same airline. I decided that we would not check in our luggage and just bring one carry on bag per person instead. It was a great decision since…
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Must Have Travel Essentials That I Cannot Travel Without
I’ve been traveling for a few years now and I have made a lot of mistakes as well as learned from them. There are some essential things that I just cannot travel without. These things can make a big difference to my trip. Here are my 20 must have travel essentials that I cannot travel without. Must-have Travel Essentials *This site contains affiliate links. I may receive commissions when you make a purchase from the link I have provided with no additional cost to you as a consumer* 1. Anti-Theft Backpack One of the most important must have travel essentials is a good anti-theft backpack. With a good anti-theft backpack,…
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5 Inspiring Bible Verses For Traveling
I have always been attending Sunday school every Sunday when I was younger. I also went to a Christian school when I was in high school. Growing up as a Christian, we were taught to always include Christ in our life. In everything that we do, we do it for Him. Traveling is very scary sometimes, especially if you are traveling to a new destination for the first time. Several things can go wrong and a lot of unexpected things can happen. Fear should not stop us to enjoy traveling to a new destination and here are 5 Inspiring Bible verses for traveling. 1. God will keep us safe when…
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One Week in Japan: Osaka, Kyoto, Himeji, Kobe & Nagoya.
It has been almost three years since we first visited Japan. We visited Japan for the first time in April 2016 and we fell in love with the country. We only stayed in Tokyo for 6 days and did not explore other cities and prefectures. For our second trip, we spent one week in Japan and we decided to explore the Kansai Region this time. Is One Week in Japan enough? Realistically speaking, one week in Japan is not enough to explore everything but it is enough time to see many famous attractions and their hidden gems. We also took a lot of day trips to other cities. We didn’t…
