Hi!
Welcome to #2...
DMZ- the border between North and South Korea! DON'T CROSS THE LINE
Thanks for watching!
Bye!
Alex
Showing posts with label visa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label visa. Show all posts
Friday, January 6, 2017
Travel Gift Guide #3 - for travelers
Hi!
Today, we'll talk about the...
GoTenna
GoTenna is an ingenius solution for communication problems in foreign countries. During many of my travels, I find it impossible to reach my fellow travelers via phone as I do not have data there i.e. China. GoTenna is a radio signal attachment to smartphones that let you text and share locations with others with the GoTenna over a distance of 4 miles!
GoTenna is extremely useful for locating others in busy markets, like Myeongdong in SK, or for messaging friends in other hotel rooms.
Thanks
Bye!
Alex
Today, we'll talk about the...
GoTenna
GoTenna is an ingenius solution for communication problems in foreign countries. During many of my travels, I find it impossible to reach my fellow travelers via phone as I do not have data there i.e. China. GoTenna is a radio signal attachment to smartphones that let you text and share locations with others with the GoTenna over a distance of 4 miles!
GoTenna is extremely useful for locating others in busy markets, like Myeongdong in SK, or for messaging friends in other hotel rooms.
Thanks
Bye!
Alex
Travel Gift Guide #2 - for travelers
Hi!
Part 2 will feature...
Clear!
Basically, Clear is a special card that uses advanced fingerprint and retina scan technology, which allows you to breeze through a airport in seconds by skipping TSA Document Verification! Clear is available at most of USA's largest cities, from New York to Orlando. Clear is currently working to expand their services. Clear Cards can also be used at many sports stadiums and arenas.
Part 2 will feature...
Clear!
Basically, Clear is a special card that uses advanced fingerprint and retina scan technology, which allows you to breeze through a airport in seconds by skipping TSA Document Verification! Clear is available at most of USA's largest cities, from New York to Orlando. Clear is currently working to expand their services. Clear Cards can also be used at many sports stadiums and arenas.
Where and How to get Clear:
1. Fill out a short application online.
2. Visit one of their locations.
3. Complete in 5 minutes. All you need is your ID.
Thanks for reading!
Bye!
Alex
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Top Ten Travel Mistakes- DO's AND DONT's with Alex- Travel Tips Tricks and Hacks
Hi!
Here are the Top Ten Most Common Travel Mistakes!
1. Overpacking. While underpacking is bad, overpacking means there is more to lug around, less mobility, higher baggage fees, and more to rummage through every time you're looking for pair of socks.
2, Forgetting to Get Local Money- especially in developing countries, many places don't accept credit cards.
3. Not Buying Travel Insurance- in case something goes wrong- work, medical, etc
4. Check VISA requirements. Once, on my trip to SK, I forgot to apply for a Visa. Good thing I got TRAVEL INSURANCE
5. Guard your Valuables. My phone was stolen in South Korea. ðŸ˜
6. Keep an Electronic Copy of Itinerary for Quick Access
7. Don't have an Overambitious Itinerary. It's better to hit a few spots and savor them, then race from stop to stop, bone tired.
8. Don't Rely Totally on Guidebooks. They are here to inform you, not dictate you. Instead, interact with others and your destination more.
9. BACK UP PHOTOS! There's an extremely high chance that something will get lost/stolen on a trip, which could mean the loss of many memories. I suggest the Google Photos app (free) for unlimited free storage in Google Drive. Thanks, Google!
10. Have Fun! No, just kidding.
10. Keep Important Documents Safe, or Make Copies. Don't wanna lose your passport!
Thanks!
Bye!
Alex
Here are the Top Ten Most Common Travel Mistakes!
1. Overpacking. While underpacking is bad, overpacking means there is more to lug around, less mobility, higher baggage fees, and more to rummage through every time you're looking for pair of socks.
2, Forgetting to Get Local Money- especially in developing countries, many places don't accept credit cards.
3. Not Buying Travel Insurance- in case something goes wrong- work, medical, etc
4. Check VISA requirements. Once, on my trip to SK, I forgot to apply for a Visa. Good thing I got TRAVEL INSURANCE
5. Guard your Valuables. My phone was stolen in South Korea. ðŸ˜
6. Keep an Electronic Copy of Itinerary for Quick Access
7. Don't have an Overambitious Itinerary. It's better to hit a few spots and savor them, then race from stop to stop, bone tired.
8. Don't Rely Totally on Guidebooks. They are here to inform you, not dictate you. Instead, interact with others and your destination more.
9. BACK UP PHOTOS! There's an extremely high chance that something will get lost/stolen on a trip, which could mean the loss of many memories. I suggest the Google Photos app (free) for unlimited free storage in Google Drive. Thanks, Google!
10. Have Fun! No, just kidding.
10. Keep Important Documents Safe, or Make Copies. Don't wanna lose your passport!
Thanks!
Bye!
Alex
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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*
Ok!
That's Pt. 1 for the Great Wall!
Email me at byteofcherrypi@gmail.com for questions, comments, or concerns!
Bye!
Alex
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*
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| 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
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Seoul Travel Tips Pt. 2 w/ Alex
Hi!
Welcome back to TurbulenceandTokyo!
This is Part 2 of Seoul Travel Tips.
1. Visit the DMZ, Demilitarized Zone and peek into North Korea. But watch out for nukes. And don't cross the line. Don't.
2. If you're meeting Korean friends, or locals, make sure to know the names of the popular K-pop groups. Girls Generation, EXO, etc.
3. DO NOT stay up binge watching Korean dramas. I learned this one the hard way. One you start, you really can't stop!
4. Download the Seoul Metro app, in case you need to take the subway. This was extremely useful as I didn't have data in SK.
5. Bring an adapter unless you live in Europe or Asia. SK uses a 220V power outlet and the plug needs two round pins. ("europlug")
Thank you so much for visiting my blog today and have a great time in Seoul.
I'll probably make a follow-up so bookmark my blog!
PS: if you want to request a travel guide, just fire me an email at - byteofcherrypi@gmail.com -
Bye!
Alex
Welcome back to TurbulenceandTokyo!
This is Part 2 of Seoul Travel Tips.
1. Visit the DMZ, Demilitarized Zone and peek into North Korea. But watch out for nukes. And don't cross the line. Don't.
2. If you're meeting Korean friends, or locals, make sure to know the names of the popular K-pop groups. Girls Generation, EXO, etc.
3. DO NOT stay up binge watching Korean dramas. I learned this one the hard way. One you start, you really can't stop!
4. Download the Seoul Metro app, in case you need to take the subway. This was extremely useful as I didn't have data in SK.
5. Bring an adapter unless you live in Europe or Asia. SK uses a 220V power outlet and the plug needs two round pins. ("europlug")
Thank you so much for visiting my blog today and have a great time in Seoul.
I'll probably make a follow-up so bookmark my blog!
PS: if you want to request a travel guide, just fire me an email at - byteofcherrypi@gmail.com -
Bye!
Alex
Seoul Travel Tips
Hi and welcome back to my blog!
I recently went to Seoul and had a great time.
Here are some Seoul travel tips for you!
1. Check out Myeongdong market! It's the Korean version of Fifth Avenue. Littered with hordes of Korean beauty stores, Myeongdong is an essential part of any trip.
2. Download Google Translate and download the Korean offline mode which lets you user it without an internet connection. This was extremely useful during my stay in Seoul.
3. If you going from late November to early April, make sure to bring heavy clothing. Additionally, hand warmers would be a good investment. (I forgot these and my hands were freezing icicles until a kind tour guide took pity on me and lent me one)
4. Eat authentic Korean barbecue. Try the Galbi and Bibimbap. I've had Korean cuisine in my neighborhood, but it's nowhere as good as the real thing. Get it from the source.
5. Stay away from street food because you don't know how they are preparing the food.
6. Visit the Presidential Palace.
7. Go watch some K-pop!
That's it for now!
Thanks for reading.
Stay tuned for Pt. 2 and check out my other post for "Best Souvenirs from Seoul"
If you have questions, comments, or concerns, just email me at - byteofcherrypi@gmail.com-
I'll get back to you ASAP
I recently went to Seoul and had a great time.
Here are some Seoul travel tips for you!
1. Check out Myeongdong market! It's the Korean version of Fifth Avenue. Littered with hordes of Korean beauty stores, Myeongdong is an essential part of any trip.
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| Myeongdong |
3. If you going from late November to early April, make sure to bring heavy clothing. Additionally, hand warmers would be a good investment. (I forgot these and my hands were freezing icicles until a kind tour guide took pity on me and lent me one)
4. Eat authentic Korean barbecue. Try the Galbi and Bibimbap. I've had Korean cuisine in my neighborhood, but it's nowhere as good as the real thing. Get it from the source.
5. Stay away from street food because you don't know how they are preparing the food.
6. Visit the Presidential Palace.
7. Go watch some K-pop!
That's it for now!
Thanks for reading.
Stay tuned for Pt. 2 and check out my other post for "Best Souvenirs from Seoul"
If you have questions, comments, or concerns, just email me at - byteofcherrypi@gmail.com-
I'll get back to you ASAP
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Hi! I'm Alex and welcome to my blog. I'll post weekly on travel and my adventures around the world!
About me:
I speak fluent English, Chinese, Spanish, and French.
I'm learning Arabic and Japanese right now.
I love dogs and falafel.
Schedule-
1/7- San Diego, United States
4/3- New York City, United States
4/18- Reykjavik, Iceland
5/10- London, United Kingdom
5/20- Paris, France
5/29- Madrid, Spain
6/5- Berlin, Germany
6/12- Possible Rome, Italy, or Bern, Switzerland
Summer 2017~ Tokyo, Kyoto (Japan) Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou (China)
Past Trips- China, South Korea, USA, Taiwan, Bahamas, US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands
Thanks for visiting my blog! Hasta luego, amigos!
Hi! I'm Alex and welcome to my blog. I'll post weekly on travel and my adventures around the world!
About me:
I speak fluent English, Chinese, Spanish, and French.
I'm learning Arabic and Japanese right now.
I love dogs and falafel.
Schedule-
1/7- San Diego, United States
4/3- New York City, United States
4/18- Reykjavik, Iceland
5/10- London, United Kingdom
5/20- Paris, France
5/29- Madrid, Spain
6/5- Berlin, Germany
6/12- Possible Rome, Italy, or Bern, Switzerland
Summer 2017~ Tokyo, Kyoto (Japan) Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou (China)
Past Trips- China, South Korea, USA, Taiwan, Bahamas, US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands
Thanks for visiting my blog! Hasta luego, amigos!
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