“In China, it’s polite to leave food on your plate”—Many people around the world have heard this “common knowledge” about Chinese dining etiquette. This conventional wisdom is often shared as essential travel advice for business trips or vacations to China, but it’s not entirely accurate. Through an experience in a provincial Chinese city, I’d like […]
mytrip.com Article last updated: April 30, 2025 The other day, while searching for flights on Google Flights as usual, I was looking for a Haneda-Xiamen route when I discovered a ticket selling for just $250, when it would normally cost $400-500. The site displaying this price was an unfamiliar OTA (Online Travel Agency) called “Mytrip.”
When traveling abroad, beverage expenses can add up more than expected. Staying hydrated is essential, especially during hot seasons in China and Taiwan. However, by borrowing wisdom from locals, you can significantly reduce your drink expenses while immersing yourself deeper in the local culture. Today, I’ll introduce a smart and economical way to travel by
In late November 2024, the Chinese government announced visa exemption measures for tourists from some countries. This means that for tourism or business purposes of up to 30 days, entry into mainland China is now possible without the previously required visa. China had actually implemented similar measures for Japan before, but they were temporarily suspended
As a travel blogger, the amount of photo and video data I collect keeps growing. In my case, I carry a smartphone, DSLR camera, GoPro, DJI action camera, and even a drone. As a result, it’s not uncommon to accumulate more than 200GB of data from a single trip. For instance, 4K aerial footage from
View this post on Instagram In the western suburbs of Medina, where gentle winds from the desert blow through, “Bait Sa’af” and “Yathrib” stand side by side. These two neighboring restaurants have gained attention for their immersive settings that recreate traditional dining experiences, capturing the spotlight on social media platforms like TikTok and earning passionate
https://emojiterra.com/hamsa/ When browsing X (formerly Twitter) or Instagram, you might occasionally notice a strange emoji “🪬“. This symbol, which appears to be a blue palm with an eye-like design in the center, might seem eerie at first glance. Its design is reminiscent of the Freemason symbol “The Eye of Providence,” though they are distinctly different.
Article last updated: April 30, 2025 Recently, while searching for flights on Google Flights as usual, I noticed something unusual. A ticket that normally costs around 40,000-50,000 yen was displayed for an incredible 23,600 yen. I couldn’t believe my eyes and had to look at the screen twice. The displayed booking site was “FlightNetwork,” which
Driving Taiwan’s most scenic Suhua Highway! The Suhua Highway (Route 9) is the main artery connecting eastern Taiwan from north to south. This road, running between the Pacific Ocean and towering cliffs, was once called “Taiwan’s most dangerous road.” While the opening of new sections and safety improvements have made it popular as a scenic
After completing our tour of Jabal Al-Banat, the bus takes us to the main dish of the Hegra ruins complex – the famous massive tomb structure featured in many tourist photos and postcards. Today, I’ll focus on our visit to the Tomb of Lihyan, son of Kuza, and Jabal Al-Ahmar. Tomb of Lihyan, Son of