Great Wall of China Tips and Tricks Pt. 1

Hi!
This summer, I went to the Great Wall, and thought I'd post a couple of tips and tricks!

1. Wear sunglasses and a hat for travels from late spring to late fall. Also, makes sure to wear light comfortable clothing, like Underarmour type clothes.

2. Wear comfortable sneakers, with good grips. Throughout the Great Wall, there are numerous fallen-in places that you have to climb over. It's a good idea to crawl slowly over these places.

3. Avoid weeks with any rainy days, even if that day doesn't predict rain. The Great Wall gets very slippery and dangerous when wet because of the slopes and stairs.

4. On the cable car up to the wall, try to get the one that Michelle Obama sat in! There will be blue letters on the window of the car she rode in. I got to sit in the one that the British PM sat in and it made for a great photo! *Only Badaling and Mutianying have cable cars*

Reminds me of the lines of doors from Monsters Inc.

5. Bring 3 bottles of water for each person. There is nowhere else to get water. Also, don't bring dry snacks as they will dry out your mouth quickly. i.e. Goldfish, Sandwiches

Ok!
That's Pt. 1 for the Great Wall!
Email me at byteofcherrypi@gmail.com for questions, comments, or concerns!
Bye!
Alex

How to Survive Your Trip to the Golden Gate Bridge with Alex Pt. 1

Hi!
Here are the top 5 tips for surviving your trip!

1. Bring sunglasses, googles, or some type of eyewear. Up on the Bridge, winds are extremely high and the large gusts blowing in your face don't make it a very pleasing experience.

2. Don't underestimate the weather. Because of the heavy winds, you should subtract 5 degrees Fahrenheit from the weather forecast.

3. If you have kids, plan out how far you will go. This can be based on age, mentality, etc. Some children, and even adults, can be frightened by the speeding cars rushing by. If you want to go the whole length, just take a taxi or ferry back from the other side.

4. Hold on to your belongings and cameras- especially when taking pictures ! I saw a couple lose their phone to a particularly nasty gust of wind when they were taking selfies.

5. Use the bathroom before going on the bridge. There are no rest stops along the way. MAKE SURE that your kids go too, regardless of what they say.

Ok!
That's it for Pt. 1
If you have any questions, just email me at byteofcherrypi@gmail.com
Bye!
Alex

Disneyland Trip Hacks+Tips - for families with young children

Hi!
I recently went to Disneyland and decided to make a post about surviving Disneyland for families.
Enjoy!

1. Bring Diapers, Bottles, Pacifiers, Change of Clothes, First Aid, etc.  It's best to always be prepared for any situation.

2. Bring a bag you can easily carry and access at all times.

3. Keep valuables hidden or in a place where you can easily get at it. With huge crowds at Disneyland, its easy for a pickpocket to sweep by and swipe your phone.

4. If you're going to get souvenirs, get them right before you leave. Otherwise, you'll be stuck lugging them around for the entire day.

5. Bring lots of snacks to munch on while in line.

6. Bring refillable bottles. No one wants to pay five bucks for a cup of water. It happened to me before. Moving on!

7. Bring sunscreen!

8. Bring a stroller. After 30 minutes, your kids' legs will be bone tired and they'll refuse to budge an inch.

9. Plan a route on a map to save as much walking time as possible.

10. Lastly and most importantly, make sure your kids know what to do if they get lost. Tell them to find the nearest employee, woman with children, etc. If you want, there are many tracking devices out there that you can get in case your kids run off.

Thank you for reading!
Stay tuned for more Travel Hacks!
Bye!
Alex Swift