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 in Sichuan Province, famous for its spicy cuisine. Most mainstream social media apps, like Instagram,Continue reading “A Great Leap in China (Part 1)”
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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 corners. Squinting my eyes, I noticed the braille markings on them. A few moments later,Continue reading “Land of the Rising Fun(Chapter 3)”
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 of traditional Japanese inn that typically features tatami-matted rooms and other public areas. We wereContinue reading “Land of the Rising Fun(Chapter Two)”
Leap with Luqe 