- Adventures with Tess

Suzhou – Venice of the East

There is a Chinese saying that goes 上有天堂，下有苏杭 , which translates to above there is the heavens, on earth there is Suzhou and Hangzhou, which symbolises the beauty of both…

December 21, 2025

China, Destinations

My First Glimpse of China – Beijing

There is a Chinese saying that goes “百闻不如一见”, which means seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times. My first trip to China took me to it’s capital, Beijing.

December 20, 2025

China, Destinations

A Full Moon at Xi An

After Beijing, my journey continued west to Xi An, a city that feels both ancient and modern at the same time.

December 20, 2025

Hi! I’m Tess.

I like to explore cities through their culture, local food, and nature.

From hiking Japan’s mountain trails to soaking up Europe’s slow-living corners, I plan trips around experiences that matter — not just checking off countries.

This blog chronicles my adventures around the world through curated guides and honest recommendations, in the hope it inspires you to seek out similar experiences.

Happy travels!