How much would you pay to go up the second tallest building in the world? The Edge (1,131 feet & highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere) in New York is $36 per person. The Space Needle (605 feet & 4th tallest observation tower in the US) in Seattle is $35 per person. The…
Author: Elizabeth Beeli
Rain
It’s intimidating to walk down a streets when everyone is staring at you. That’s true regardless of if you’re in a foreign country or not. And when the stares are a result of your existence, there’s nothing to be done, besides staying inside, to stop them. To the person staring it seems harmless, I’m only…
No Matter
One of my favorite parts when walking around a new city is people watching. No matter the country, the two year olds still runs, laughing maniacally, from their partners. No matter the country, there are still people traveling solo trying to take a selfie of whatever beautiful thing is behind them and are overjoyed when…
First Impression: Shanghai
This is one of my favorite cities. It’s clean, vibrant and charming. A massive city yet somehow still charming. There’s a delightful spread of options in every category. Walk down Yuyuan Garden Shopping Mall to see 30 different street food options in a glance. Then head to the bund, the skyline of the city, and…
Stinky Tofu
Because Ydel’s dad is a chef we have been spoiled with amazing food. Raw shrimp, sublime. Pork intestine, I’d pay money not to eat again. Pork rips in a sweet sauce, 11/10. Tanguyuen, TANGUYUEN!!! Black sesame inside a rice ball. Also tried stinky tofu for the first time, pictured below. It tasted like cilantro initially…
Elizabeth Beeli 