We thought Southeast Asia was going to be extremely cheap. I knew from my previous trip to the region that you can get a plate of pad thai for under $1 or a nice room in a guesthouse for under $30. But our RTW trip demands a fast pace of travel, and we found that […]
High Living in Hong Kong
Our airline miles and hotel points have worked hard for us on our trip, but the value we realized from the four nights we spent in Hong Kong might be the most impressive yet. It also provided us with a fantastic example of how and when to cash in those free-night certificates that come along […]
China Budget and Tips
Our spending in China came in at a grand total of $1,112 for two people over 10 nights. Our visa costs and decision to see most of the important sites put upward pressure on that number, but cheap dinners and public transit helped us keep it still generally on the cheaper side (at $55 per […]
Uncovering China’s Ancient Wonders in Beijing and Xi’an
Nǐ hǎo, roamers! We’ve just wrapped up 10 days in China. Our experience in the nation’s capital city Beijing followed a distinct J-curve. Our initial excitement was quickly extinguished by a heavy dose of culture shock and government censorship. Thankfully, our experience steadily improved as we acclimated and culminated with one of our all-time favorite […]