When Hillary and I decided to come to Beijing, we knew we were going to be visiting the Great Wall of China. (How could we not?) But if we’re being totally honest…I didn’t really “get” the attraction of…the attraction. Sure, I knew a bit of the history. I knew the Great Wall of China was (and remains) an […]
This video is from our adventure to visit the Great Wall of China, specifically, the Mutianyu section. We rode the ski lift up to Tower Six which is really cool and gives you an introductory view of the wall. It also shows a little glimpse of the toboggan which is a fun way to return […]
When you say “South Korea” most people think of the country’s vibrant cities like Seoul or Busan; maybe they’ll think of Korean bbq and fried chicken, or perhaps of Korea’s famous (naked!) day spas. How about Jincheon? Ring any bells? Not to fear…you’re not alone! Before our trip to South Korea, Justin and I hadn’t […]
Shanghai, China is a vibrant, beautiful city—and we were going to see it all! At least, that was the plan… Unfortunately, after a flight delay left us stranded in Hong Kong airport for almost 18 hours, we ended up spending our first day in Shanghai asleep in our hotel room. This meant, in the end, we […]
As long as there are tourists, there will be tourist scams. And the tea scam (sometimes known as the “tea festival scam” or “tea ceremony scam”) practiced in the busy city of Shanghai is one of the most prevelant. Check any message board and you’ll find the stories of hundreds of victims–many of them seasoned […]
“That’s a wrap for Uncontained Life in 2015!” Whew! This year we traveled to 17 countries on three different continents! (We haven’t told you about all of them yet, but don’t worry, we will soon.) As we look forward to what 2016 has in store for us, we’ve also been reflecting on the highlights of 2015. […]
Justin’s and my visit to Hong Kong this past summer was a fantastic adventure full of new sights and great bites. But after several days exploring the city, we decided we needed a little break from the crowds. Luckily, Hong Kong’s excellent ferry system makes seeing nearby islands a breeze. So, we decided to take a […]
I’ll be the first to admit, I still have some mixed feelings about the week Justin and I spent in Hong Kong this past June. But do you really need a survival guide? If you want the best possible experience, we’d say, yes, you do! Let me explain: Looking back on our trip, I can see […]
