Turning Twenty Nine in China

May 6, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Going on adventures and living in different cities means that at some point or another, you’re going to experience a birthday (or two) away from family back home.

Coffee Talk: Adventures be calling – don’t ignore it

May 5, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

Some places inspire you… others perhaps not so much. It’s funny how much life can happen in the space of a few days… months… and even a year.

Exploring Table Mountain

May 4, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Overlooking the beautiful city of Cape Town is one of South Africa’s most visited attractions. In fact, you can’t really visit the Mother City without visiting Table Mountain.

Exploring Hout Bay

April 19, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

Situated just 30 minutes outside of the city center, Hout Bay forms one of the best sea-side neighborhoods in Cape Town. A short 20 kilometer drive outside of Cape Town city you’ll find long sandy beaches perfect for swimming and water sports. Located on the northern side of Chapman’s Peak Drive, Hout Bay is surrounded […]

A Beginner’s Guide to Chinese New Year

February 16, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

Xin Nian Kuai Le my dear readers! The year of the Dog is upon us and the Chinese New Year celebrations have begun! Having lived in China for two and a half years, I thought it would be a great idea to write a post about one of my favorite Chinese holidays! Celebrated by over 20 […]

The SFIWoman’s Guide to a Table for One

January 31, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

Traveling alone means that sometimes you’re going to have to sit down at a restaurant alone. Sigh. The dreaded “table for one, please” line is enough to send even a strong, free-thinking independent (SFI) woman huddling off under her hotel room bed sheets, scouring away at a boring room service menu. But… let’s be real […]

10 Simple Scuba Diving Tips for Beginners

January 30, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

You can’t do an island vacation without trying out the myriad of water sports available and if you find yourself on a beach with crystal clear waters, you can be sure there are some great dive spots nearby. If you’ve never been diving before, the thought of jumping into unknown waters with heavy gear on […]

Top 15 Chinese cities you should visit

January 29, 2018.Reading time 12 minutes.

The traditions and culture of China overflow in a merry mix of past to present that spread out over the great size of this beautiful country. Forming the fourth largest country in the world, many visitors tend to stick to the larger and more popular cities that are often more commercialized. However every city in […]

How to travel the world as a SFIWoman

January 28, 2018.Reading time 13 minutes.

The world can be a dangerous place but that doesn’t mean it should stop us from doing the things we love. Traveling to over 20 countries has certainly taught me that being a strong, free-thinking independent (SFI) woman isn’t always as easy as it looks. Whether it be riding a train to Hiroshima… exploring the […]

Foreign Exchange 101: Travel Tips and Tricks

January 27, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

While traveling abroad gives you tons of life experience, what it doesn’t prepare you for is those high bank charges and conversion fees. Sigh! It’s a sad reality that traveling can be very expensive. After the flights are booked and accommodation is secured one of the biggest concerns of many travelers is ensuring they have […]