Vacations are hard to come by these days, especially if you don’t get paid time off from work. In some industries, paid time off (PTO) is almost unheard of, so make sure you enjoy your vacation to the fullest when you can. If you’re in a job where you don’t get paid time off, you’re […]
Redondo Beach, California is located about 5 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport. This laid back beach city has lots to offer locals and tourists alike but the most popular area is the Redondo Beach Pier and King Harbor Marina. Redondo Beach Pier has undergone a revitalization in an effort to bring a younger crowd […]
I’m feeling nostalgic about Thailand with all that’s been going on there so I decided to post a little photo essay of our trip to the Grand Palace & Wat Po Temple Complex in Bangkok. I hope you enjoy! First, I love this picture (above) because the bhikkhu (monk) noticed people taking his picture and […]
Ok, I admit, the title is incredibly misleading! We didn’t actually see Beijing in a day because that would be impossible. However, we were able to take advantage of a 14-hour layover in Beijing on the way to Thailand. So, we booked a layover/airport tour to visit The Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, and Forbidden City. […]
The Beijing Layover Tour is perfect if you’re planning to transit Beijing but you don’t have a tourist visa. Chinese Visas for U.S. citizens aren’t cheap so it can blow your budget if you’re just passing through town. Luckily, a few years back, the Chinese government created the 72-hour Visa-Free Transit policy. This is essentially […]
