The last time we were in Japan we wanted to make sure we saw things that were as close to our hostel as possible. Chanda really wanted to visit a few temples that were too far away to visit on that trip, but we were lucky enough to find Hozenji temple on a sidestreet in... Continue Reading →
Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival
Staying home due to COVID-19 is really making us miss cherry blossom season. Last year, we went to the cherry blossom festival in the small town of Jinhae, South Korea. There isn't a lot going on in this town besides the cherry blossom festival, but there are so many trees that a trip here is... Continue Reading →
Yonghe Temple – The Largest Lama Temple in China
On our trip to Beijing, I had to make sure that we visited at least one temple. I love how ancient each one feels and how the smell of the incense draws you in. Walking onto the grounds I am always calmed and feel at peace. We decided to visit Yonghe Temple, the largest... Continue Reading →
Feast In Shanghai
I had been anticipating our trip to Shanghai for several months. It would be my first visit to China, and I was excited to try as much Chinese food as possible. Unfortunately, we arrived several hours after our arrival time due to China Eastern's inability to leave on time. Thankfully, Mana kept me positive even... Continue Reading →
