Definitely would've liked to have like $10000 more for this visit but had a blast regardless! I caught the ferry from Hong Kong to Macau in Friday afternoon. It took about an hour but with a travel sickness tablet I didn't do too badly! Once I landed I got a taxi to my hotel. I was upgraded to a suite which was amazing - I had a lounge room, a walk-in robe and a huge spa bath!! I went out and got some food then just chilled in my hotel for a while. I had a spa b...

It was mid-afternoon by the time I reached Taipei. Immediately I noticed how much nicer everyone was and how responsive they were (and willing to speak English) which was a nice welcome after a not-so-great experience in China! I stayed just near the main station in Taipei so reaching my hostel was pretty easy. The staff were super lovely and I had a good chat with a Canadian about his experience teaching English around East Asia. I went and had dinner just near...

My week in Shanghai was really different to Japan! I met Aaron and Quique at the airport on Friday morning and we spent the weekend together which was amazing! Our 4th country we've been in together (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand). Everything here is very Chinese but having Aaron with me most the time was super helpful! The first couple of days were jam packed since Quique only had 2 days with us! Aaron made sure our first stop was memorable by ordering chicken...

Japan is my favourite country. Calling it now! I flew into Osaka late on the 19th and despite challenges at the airport (like only one working ATM and everything in Japanese!) I made it to my hostel. The train in from the airport took about an hour and was so clean, and eerily quiet! I was suprised to see an actual driver and was pleased to have english announcements haha Thursday was my first full day in Japan and I spent all day out exporing Osaka! I had rame...

*I don't know about you but I'm feeling 22 ooooo* How great - a birthday in Singapore!!! Such a short trip but had an awesome time and got to meet some of the guys which was lovely!! I flew in Sunday morning and headed straight to lunch with Gagan, Michael and Ross! Ross was passing through on his way back to Sydney which was great because I can't remember the last time we caught up - it was really nice to see him! Michael was his normal self but a teasing from...