Lying within a geologically active volcanic zone of New Zealand's North Island, Rotorua could be easily recognized through its smell of rotten eggs and clouds of steam all over the city.
Auckland culture shock
I don't know how Auckland became one of the most livable cities in the world, but living by myself here as an Asian student has been a battle every single day.
24 hours in Marseille
Marseille may have been notorious with drugs, crime and insecurity but it's not necessary a blacklist city for travelers.
The Japanese bridge
Tucked away in the lush greenery of the central park, this version of Japanese bridge is a hidden gem of our coastal central city. It's a gift from Hoi An people to commemorate the sister-city relationship's 55th anniversary last year.
New Year in Vietnam
The festivities stretch all the way from the God of Kitchen Day on 23-Dec till the Lantern festival on 15-Jan (according to the lunar calendar).
[Couch-surfing] How to get good hosts?
My favorite types of hosts are students, travelers and outdoor seekers.
A local-touched Christmas Eve
As a non-Christian, Christmas didn't have much of a meaning to me but this time I decided to have it the local way. Turns out it was quite a memorable experience.
