The Bund, Shanghai’s iconic and stunning waterfront One of the world’s most fascinating cities, Shanghai is a kaleidoscope of contrasts, where traditions steeped in history co-exist with futuristic technology, innovative architecture, and prominent international stature. Polished skyscrapers live alongside ancient…
As a westerner, the first time you cross the International Date Line and arrive in the Far East can be a bit of a culture shock; jolting, if you will. Overwhelmed, intrigued, disoriented…just a few of the feelings that swept over me and my best…
Japan’s mesmerizing capital city is nothing short of extraordinary. It’s ultra-modern, alluring, dynamic, daunting and sensory overload all at the same time (and I mean this in the best possible way). It’s also a metropolis of contradictions, where rich traditions harmoniously…
Welcome to Kyoto: Where magnificent temples, sublime gardens, preserved traditions, and delectable cuisine await. In short, Kyoto is pure magic and should be the main focus of any Japan itinerary. When planning our ten-day trip, we went back-and-forth about how…
Identifying as a country, city, island, and perhaps the cleanest place on Earth, Singapore is a sparkling gem. When the quote “cleanliness is next to godliness” was coined, I can only assume it was referring to Singapore. Seriously, talk about a…
The fourth and final installment of our “Favorite Man-Made Wonders of the World” series. The number four is one of meaning in the Hill household, and to be quite frank, one that conjures up feelings of angst, defeat, and utter…
You know you’re in excellent company when a place so incredible, so stunning, so elegant like the Taj Mahal is ranked third on our favorite man-made wonders of the world list. It’s true, both Machu Picchu and the Pyramids of Giza hold a…