Author: Papa Wang

When you visit Hangzhou, forget about staying in hotels because homestays like B&Bs (Beds and Breakfasts) are definitely better accommodation options that provide better-staying experiences. In recent years, b&bs and homestays in Hangzhou are growing exponentially and the growth is still not slowing down yet. …

I am not an avid collector of sunglasses, but my first pair of sunglasses is this particular Italian sunglasses & eyeglasses brand with over 80 years of history. It is called Ray-Ban. Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Ray-Ban (owned by Luxottica) has now become one of the …

Chaozhou is the city of food and this old city area has housed so many small eateries, cafes, and restaurants along its busy streets. Paifang Street (also known as Paifang Jie) is a street in Chaozhou in its old city running 1.9KM from the north …

Beef Hotpot is one of the most well-known cuisine in Chaoshan. In fact, China is popular for its hotpot and the style of hotpot actually differs in different region. Just like how Sichuan is famous for their “Spicy Hotpot”, Chaoshan, is damn famous for its …

Nan’ao Island is a must visit place for every tourist who visits Shantou. The island is located between coastlines of Taiwan, Fujian, and Guangdong. It comprises the main island alongside with 22 small surrounding islands. Nan Ao is also voted as the top #1 things …

When I first planned my Chaoshan trip, I have shortlisted a few local snacks that I MUST really try out. One of them is Chang Fen (rice noodle roll) which is a very popular breakfast or supper snack from Guangdong. Chang Fen (Rice Noodle Roll) …

Shantou Old Town District is one of the popular tourist attractions to visit when you are in Shantou. The old town is located in the western part of central Shantou which is just around a short 15 minutes car journey from our hotel, Happy Hotel …

In our recent Chaoshan (Shantou – Chaozhou) family trip in December, we booked Happy Hotel Shantou as our first accommodation stop. Nicole & I typically stay in Airbnb style homes when we travel as we wanted to get as “local” as possible. But as this …

There is a famous old saying that states if you didn’t visit Guangji Bridge (广济桥) when you were in Chaozhou, you can’t say you actually been to Chaozhou. It is this saying that makes me want to make a trip down to Guangji Bridge to …

With gorgeous scenery, deep rich culture, and friendly people, Iceland is an astoundingly beautiful country to visit. Ranked as one of the world’s happiest countries, this island country is one of the few places in the world that will totally draw you in within just …