Most Oahu travelers know about Waikiki, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, and Hanauma Bay. But what are some of the best things to do in Oahu off the beaten path? Traveling to Oahu Hawaii is one of the world’s most beautiful places. It has also become one of the few destinations I will travel to again […]
1 Week in Yellowstone & Grand Teton: Our Trip & Advice!
Interrupting our regular noodle and dumpling recipe onslaught with another Woks of Life camping /road trip! In this edition: two of America’s most iconic national parks, Yellowstone and Grand Teton. Kaitlin and I took this trip last September with our cousins, Kim and Chris. We’re trying something a little different with this post. We wanted […]
How to See Istanbul In One Day
If you’re contemplating a one-day layover in Istanbul, or thinking about how to see (at least some of) Istanbul in one day, three things: 1. Yes, it’s possible. In fact, it’s awesome. 2. Don’t even think about wearing flip-flops, flats, or anything less than an orthopedic shoe (I’m only partially kidding. My aching feet beseech […]
The Perfect Day at Shanghai Disneyland
On our recent trip to Shanghai, in addition to a few day trips to explore more traditional Chinese spots in and around the city, we made sure that a trip to Shanghai Disneyland was high on our priority list. (Note: This isn’t a sponsored post, we just had a great time and want to share […]
Shanghai Day Trips
On our latest trip to China, we made Shanghai our home base for 6 days, staying in an eclectic Airbnb near Jing’An Temple that felt like part hostel, part Brooklyn loft, part Chinese-version-of-Ron-Weasley’s-house (Harry Potter fans, this place legitimately felt like the Burrow). Having our motley Woks of Life crew of travelers stay in Shanghai […]
The Woks of Life’s Top 10 Things to Do in Hong Kong
As you may already know from my sister’s recent post on Macau (or rather on exactly what to eat in Macau), The Woks of Life family––and an entourage of good friends––jetted off to Asia a couple months ago for an epic trip that included Shanghai, Shenzhen, Macau, and Hong Kong. We’ll be sharing the entire […]
What to Eat in Macau
You touch down in Macau, and you’re only there for 1 day. Some people might be worried about maximizing their time in the casinos, but our chief concern was what to eat in Macau! There are only 3 meals in a day, and only so much food one stomach can handle in about 10 hours, […]
Newfoundland “The Rock” Canada: Cliffside Views & Hikes
What is Newfoundland? Well, it’s an island. It’s home to the eastern-most part of North America. It’s nicknamed “The Rock,” but it’s actually pronounced “Newfundland” (let the record show that it came before Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson). It’s part of a Canadian province called Newfoundland and Labrador (those crazy Canadians) and has its own time zone […]
