A Great Leap in China (Part 1)
Part One: Chengdu Adventure: Pandas, Tea, and Sichuan Opera In 2011, I took my first-ever flight to Guangzhou, China. Fourteen years later, history repeated itself. This time, I flew to Chengdu, also known as the panda city. Chengdu is located…
Land of the Rising Fun(Chapter 3)
<DAY SEVEN> The Shinkansen could go up to 300km/h (185 mph). Despite its speed, it felt remarkably quiet. On the inside, people rarely speak, making the journey peaceful. Before dozing off, I wondered about the wooden handles at each seat’s…
Land of the Rising Fun(Chapter Two)
I was awakened by the announcement made on the PA system. It was time to disembark for the next phase of our journey in Odawara. We booked a Ryokan-style Airbnb for the next 3 days. A ryokan is a type…
Land of the Rising Fun (Chapter One)
The first six months of 2024 were filled with indecision as I struggled to choose between Japan and Greece for my autumn travel destination. It was exhausting to remain on the fence. On a bright sunny morning, the answer became…
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Leap with Luqe 