Travel Guides

Comprehensive guides for the cities and destinations I know and love best, covering what to eat and drink, hotspot destinations, the best photo spots, and more.

I’m American and Have Been Living in Shanghai for 10 years; Here's Why I'll Never Move Back

Lost in Translation: Embracing My Identity as a “Third Culture Adult”

Beyond Pad Thai: Discovering Phuket’s Hidden Luxury Dining Gems

The Best Fine Dining Destinations in Phuket for Discerning Foodies

Hotel Review: Mondrian Singapore Duxton – A Luxurious Retreat in the Heart of Duxton Hill

A welcoming stay in the Lion City

A Love Letter to Shanghai, The Paris of the East

A travel guide for visiting Shanghai

The Ultimate 48 Travel Itinerary for Ningxia, China's Wine Region

A hidden gem in western China

The Ultimate 48 Hour Itinerary for Chaozhou in Guangdong, China

What to do, see, and taste in the birthplace of Teochew culture: Chaozhou

The Barcelona EDITION: The Premier Hotel Destination for Visiting the Capital of Catalonia

A destination within itself

The Rise of Asia's Culinary Cocktail: Pouring Street Food Culture into the Bar Glass

Embodying street-to-glass

Ice & Snow Festival, Dongbei Food & More in Harbin!

What to see, taste and do in Harbin – China's 'ice city.'

Ultimate Guide to Xishuangbanna – China's Little Thailand

Explore this tropical utopia on the border of Myanmar and Laos

Lishui Travel Guide: Villages & Verandas, Mushrooms & Mountains

Hike rice terraces, explore villages, go mushroom foraging and escape into nature in Lishui

The Sukhothai Shanghai X Kop & Kande Nordic Autumn Staycation

Explore the infinite charm of Scandinavia at The Sukhothai