Aaron's Worldwide AdventuresPacking is like Zen to me. It’s an activity that brings me great calm, as I work to perfect what I would consider to be an art form. But this time was different. This was the time I truly put my new “ultralight backpacking” mentality to test! You see, in December I drastically downsized from a […]
It’s not so often that one spots a translated sign that is a complete and utter failure in every possible way. I mean, sometimes it’s a grammatical problem; others, it’s a nonsensical problem. But in this case, it makes perfect sense! It’s just spelled wrong….very, very wrong! And so, I present to you a sign […]
I don’t know what it is with menus. I mean, with foreigners around, it’s good to provide translations so people know what they’re ordering, right? But see, those translations are where the fun comes in! You might remember that last week, this series featured a menu asking about pizza toppings. Well that very same menu […]
Ah, Tibet. Full of mystique and intrigue, Tibet holds a special place in the minds of many travelers. The ancient rituals and traditions. Potala Palace. Everest Base Camp. What’s not to like? Sadly, actually seeing Tibet first hand can be an exercise in frustration. Given its rather tumultuous history under Chinese rule, the government doesn’t […]
You’re familiar with how pizza works, right? Usually you have several pre-made choices and then are able to add your own toppings. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? Photo Credit Well….this isn’t your ordinary pizza place on the streets 0f Manhattan. No, no…this is pizza in China! You’re probably thinking, “but I’ve never seen pizza on the restaurant at […]
Welcome to Lijiang, the touristy pride of China’s Yunnan province. Visitors come from far away to view the scenic streets of the old town which UNESCO seems fit to declare a World Heritage Site. But as you’re walking around taking pictures, it’s hard not to miss the amusing array of signage that adorn local businesses. […]
Welcome to this week’s installment of The Friday Five, featuring five of my favorite travel blog posts for you to check out! Think of it as a great way to introduce you to some awesome new bloggers who are having some truly incredible adventures! Here are my picks for this week: Photo Credit Instant Karma: […]
Hello there. Take a quick look around this site. See anything different? How about a total redesign? (If you’re reading this on an RSS feed or by email, you may want to come check out Aaron’s Worldwide Adventures on the web to see the changes!) Along with a new theme comes a new logo, centered […]