Surprisingly Safe Snacks in Singapore
So, I knew I’d have a bit of a challenge in Southeast Asia. I’m vegetarian by choice, and deathly allergic to peanuts and peanut oil be genetics. However, I haven’t had any issues. One...
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Deeper dive into the Lion City
It has been a fantastic few weeks here in Singapore. Since my last blog post, I have done a better job of familiarizing myself with the streets of Singapore and adjusting to how I...
Hong Kong – Food Empire
Hong Kong deserves this title for sure. Ever since I got here, I have tried so many different kinds of food either traditional or fusion, and it is definitely something that makes this internship...
Mia in Hong Kong — Snacks!
Once I get to a new place, the first thing is to search and try the local food. Hong Kong is not only one of the most important financial centers of China, but also...
Hong Kong…Somewhere between contemporary and traditional
I could already tell that I landed somewhere different from where I was 16 hours ago immediately after I walked out of the airport. It was 8:00 p.m. and the night air was still...
Escaping to heaven
Months of preparation had finally led me to the moment I had been waiting for. I was rested upon arrival, and excited to see my accommodation. I scrambled around the airport to find a...
Singapore Experience: Traveling
Singapore has been the perfect home base for traveling to nearby countries in Southeast Asia! One of my favorite experiences was my trip to Southern Vietnam over my spring break. While my roommates and...
What I’ll Miss About Japan and Singapore
What I’ll Miss About Living in Japan and Singapore: Access to everything and the love of the outdoors At home in New York, work and school keep my time outside at...
Encountering Sam’s Club in China
Few companies are as American as Wal-Mart. That’s why it was a surprise to discover all the ways in which the company is tailoring its operations to the Chinese market during our Jan. 8...
Chinese Culture Experience
By Varun Saxena Our trip to China couldn’t be any more timely. The trade war with China is dominating the news. The Trump tariffs on China make the topic of the class, opportunities in the...