After such a fun night at the hostel in Ballintoy, it was difficult to wake up the next morning. This was also the last day of our Shamrockers Giant’s Rocker Tour and we were sad that this 5 day adventure around Ireland would soon be over. But our spirits were lifted when we found out we would … More Ireland Day 6: The Dark Hedges and Belfast Black Cab Tour
Once we left Giant’s Causeway, it was only a short ride to a teeny town called Ballintoy where we would be staying the night. But on the way we had to make a stop at the infamous Iron Islands. Dunluce Castle aka House of Greyjoy on Game of Thrones Walking through a field past the “Wee … More Ireland Day 5 Continued: The Iron Islands and Rope Bridges in Ballintoy
For now let’s go back to Ireland, I don’t think I can handle New Zealand yet. SO MANY EMOTIONS. Last I left off, we had arrived in Northern Ireland in the town of Derry the night before after a long but not relaxing day on the bus- Ireland Day 4: Driving to Northern Ireland, Croagh Patrick, … More Ireland Day 5: Walking Tour of Derry and Giant’s Causeway
Welp. I just got back to Shanghai after two incredible weeks in New Zealand and am experiencing a severe case of post-travel blues. Leaving New Zealand has left me heartbroken and sad and I don’t know what to do with myself except mope around the apartment and wantonly edit my photos in a daze. First of … More Back from New Zealand with post-travel blues
After our time in Dublin and Galway, it was time to head north to Northern Ireland with the other tour group. I knew close to nothing about this country and was both interested and nervous to visit. Mostly I was looking forward to spending an entire day on the bus, catching up on sleep after such a … More Ireland Day 4: Driving to Northern Ireland, Croagh Patrick, and Yeats Grave
Here it is! My absolutely favorite day in Ireland which was consequently my favorite country visited during our Eurotrip 2014. So basically this was the best day ever. Biking Inis Mor, the Aran Islands We woke up early to catch a bus from our hostel in Galway to the ferry that would be taking us … More Ireland Day 3: Biking the Aran Islands and Having the Craic in Galway
It seems cruel to blog about Ireland when I am stuck in the humid hotbox that is Shanghai right now. But maybe this will help me get through this heatwave for now… Let’s get back to Eurotrip 2014 shall we? Cliffs of Moher After we left Bridget’s Well, we were finally headed to the Cliffs of Moher! … More Ireland Day 2 continued: On the edge at the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and a Night in Galway
I arrived in Shanghai a week and a half ago. And it is hot. Like really hot. Shanghai has been miserable this week with temperatures in the 90s and such high humidity that it actually feels like 100+ degrees. This afternoon it is 97 degrees outside, but feels like 112 degrees. What is this madness!! Good … More A random weekend in Zhoushang… Welcome back to China
Hello all! I am in China, slowly melting in the sweltering city heat but having a lot of fun already. We traveled to southern China this weekend for a work trip and packed a lot into just a couple of days. It was exhausting and hot as you know what but an interesting experience. I … More Ireland Day 2: Shamrocker Irish Adventures from Dublin to County Clare
I love America. Living in Asia for so many years has turned me into a patriotic fool, one who will never miss an opportunity to sing the national anthem loudly and wave our flag with glee. So when I had the opportunity to fly out to Utah with my family for the 4th of July, … More Fourth of July in Utah
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