Hiuyan Lam

A prolonged stay in China among its interesting people and fascinating culture would be incomplete without choosing a Chinese name. It is a mark of respect for your host country, …

In the 1920s, the United States of America was much different from what we see today, as there were tons of changes happening all at once. Popular food in the …

In 2015, before we went on our summer vacation to Chiang Mai in Thailand, I told one of my ex-colleagues that we were planning this trip. At that moment, she …

Before Airbnb became popular, I was either a student or a new graduate. I had just started traveling. I had to sleep at either bed & breakfast establishments, boutique hotels …

Back in 2018, we visited New York City, and I had a marvelous time! What I really enjoyed the most about my visit was touring New York City in a …

You’re in Japan, in a restaurant, and two items jump out at you: sushi and sashimi. You know sushi contains fish, but you don’t know what sushi is vs sashimi. …

If you are a fan of the Canadian version of “The Amazing Race,” you might have seen the Montmorency Falls in the season finale of 2017. If you are a …

When it comes to Japanese street food, there can be no real conversation without mentioning takoyaki. If you’re not familiar with takoyaki, but you want to know “What is takoyaki?”, …

The White Temple at Chiang Rai, known as Wat Rong Khun to Thailand’s locals, was in severe disrepair in the late 1990s due to a lack of funds. Since the …

When we heard about the Tadoussac whale-watching tour, I was instantly hooked on the idea, so we quickly made an online reservation. We booked a zodiac excursion and took the …