When I first arrived in Shanghai, I was very surprised by all the street art I found. Besides the quirky artworks housed in the Jing’an Sculpture Park and the charming rhinoceros family in Jing’an Park, there is an interesting array of sculptures spread all across the city. I’ve found a melting Dali clock in front of […]
Destinations
Let’s Get Reél in Shanghai
Shanghai’s Reél Kitchen is a giant collection of food stalls situated above a metro station on Nanjing Xi Lu. The space is brightly lit and surprisingly clean, with the servers wearing hygienic masks and gloves. The sterile yet cutesy vibe reminds me of the food courts inside Japanese train stations. As you walk in, the […]
Hershberger Farm and Animal Adventures
During our outing in Amish Country, we stopped at a farm to buy some fresh produce. Imagine my surprised delight when this farm turned out to be the Disneyland of Amish Country. There were buggy rides! There was a petting zoo where you could feed baby animals! There were giant Belgian Draft horses that you […]
Alligator Adventure Myrtle Beach – Is it Worth Visiting?
Alligator Adventure in Myrtle Beach is one of the largest reptile parks in the world. It has hundreds of gators and crocs, as well as snakes, exotic birds, and other exciting animals like bobcats and mountain lions. New exhibits are added periodically, and desert rams will soon be joining the menagerie. Upon entering the park, […]
Singapore Zoo: Breakfast with Orangutans
The Singapore Zoo offers an extraordinary experience where you can eat breakfast with orangutans. This “Jungle Breakfast” is served in the zoo’s open-air Ah Meng Restaurant at 9:00 am. The buffet includes a large variety of dishes to suit everyone’s tastes, and I appreciated the nod to Singapore’s multicultural influences. Our hairy companions arrived at […]