EXPLORING THE ANCIENT WATER VILLAGES OF CHINA

  a day trip During our stay at the Kempinski Grand Shanghai, we organized a day trip to the nearby ancient water villages. The hotel coordinated all the details + it was a perfect escape to an amazing cultural experience. Read more about our stay here.  the village of Zhujiajiao Located about an hour from […]

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AN URBAN RETREAT AT THE PULI SHANGHAI

The PuLi Shanghai | the belle abroad

  Our Stay One thing that became super clear after about ten minutes in China is that there are a lot of people here. I know, I know, who doesn’t know that?! But I am serious when I say A LOT. It’s especially apparent in the major cities of Shanghai and Beijing with each counting […]

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HARAJUKU + BLACK JUMPSUIT

harajuku black jumpsuit

Harajuku was one of my favorite spots in Tokyo — the crazy eccentric outfits, the bright and bold hairstyles, the even crazier, more eccentric desserts, and of course, the coolest cafes and shopping. I wanted so badly to pack something really extreme for a day wandering through Harajuku… you know, some temp pink hair coloring, […]

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CHECKING IN : THE SUIRAN KYOTO

the suiran kyoto japan | the belle abroad

  an authentic japanese experience in arashiyama Combining both luxury and culture, the Suiran is the perfect accommodation to experience this neighborhood of Kyoto. book your stay at the Suiran Kyoto here Exceptional Service As a member of the Luxury Collection, the Suiran offers all of the five star qualities and outstanding service you’d expect […]

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MY TOP TOKYO GUIDE

TOP TOKYO GUIDE | the belle abroad

TOKYO Tokyo was one of my favorite cities — from the uber modern city life to the traditional Japanese culture, it is an experience you can’t miss. Getting Around Public transportation in Tokyo is super easy and there is English almost everywhere. You can buy an IC Card but there are several different lines in […]

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