Angela Xu

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The Berghain Experience: How I Got In My First Time to Berlin

The Berghain Experience: How I Got In My First Time to Berlin

A look inside Berlin’s most exclusive club.

# Europe
22 min read
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Berlin: City of … Loneliness?

Berlin: City of … Loneliness?

Berlin: gathering place of eclectics, artists, and madpeople. Berlin: a special sort of nightlife. Berlin: City of … Loneliness?

# Europe
10 min read
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From Wanderluster to Traveler: Making the Big Leap

From Wanderluster to Traveler: Making the Big Leap

Where and how will you go? Tips and tricks to take that first step.

# Journal
8 min read
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Passion, Play, and Pleasure: Dance Retreat in Southern Portugal

Passion, Play, and Pleasure: Dance Retreat in Southern Portugal

7 days of fun, sun, and everlasting love.

# Europe
8 min read

Must-Have Apps You Need to Travel and Live in China (Maps, Payments, & Lifestyle)

Must-Have Apps You Need to Travel and Live in China (Maps, Payments, & Lifestyle)

For foreigners without family on the mainland or who don't speak a lick of Mandarin, I've compiled this list of the most important apps you need to travel – and live! – in China (and a few bonuses as well).

# Travel
13 min read

Sleep No More Shanghai vs. New York - Which is Better?

Sleep No More Shanghai vs. New York - Which is Better?

In Shanghai, Sleep No More is taken as more of a date night offering. At least half of the audience members are couples, or, at the very least, girls on a night out. There aren't too many singles like me, unlike in New York where there were many solo-goers.

# Dance
27 min read

Kpop Demons Hunters is My New Song and Dance Obsession: A Comprehensive Analysis

Kpop Demons Hunters is My New Song and Dance Obsession: A Comprehensive Analysis

After hearing nothing but rave reviews for Kpop Demon Hunters, I was curious to see how the creators executed such a massive theme and compiled it into what I thought was a kids' movie. It is not just a kids' movie. It's an everyone movie, and here's why.

# Show Reviews
18 min read

The Kissing Man Dream (and What AI Said About It)

The Kissing Man Dream (and What AI Said About It)

“You’re ready to reawaken. Let your body heal, but also let your heart lead you toward what makes you feel alive again — in movement, in love, in place.”

# Journal
9 min read

A Cozy Christmas in Canada & Driving a Toy Train

A Cozy Christmas in Canada & Driving a Toy Train

The simplicity of it reminded me that happiness is found in everyday things; there is no limit to the source.

# Journal
4 min read

Why I Prefer Student Performances of The Nutcracker Ballet

Why I Prefer Student Performances of The Nutcracker Ballet

Along with the acting chops also came a greater sense of risk – one you don't often find with a large, established company.

# Dance
7 min read

What Actually Happens Behind the Scenes of a Broadway Show

What Actually Happens Behind the Scenes of a Broadway Show

Inclement weather, cancellations, puke (yes, puke!), or squirrels running amok (and it gets stranger from there).

# Theatre
9 min read

Does Joe's Pizza Live Up to the Hype? And Other Foodie Finds

Does Joe's Pizza Live Up to the Hype? And Other Foodie Finds

I'll be deep-diving into some of the best food joints in New York City – and some not-so-impressionable ones as well.

# Travel
13 min read

The Introvert's Guide to Christmas in New York

The Introvert's Guide to Christmas in New York

For the introvert who just wants to chill out or spend some time outside alone, here are my recommendations for a fun-filled winter itinerary in the Big Apple.

# Travel
20 min read

The Secret Spot for Great Photos in New York City

The Secret Spot for Great Photos in New York City

How do you see the Empire State Building without seeing the Empire State Building? The cityscape's incredibly photogenic ... and I accidentally discovered the perfect secret spot for photos on my third day there.

# Photography
4 min read

8 Canadian Choreographers Every Dance Student Should Know

8 Canadian Choreographers Every Dance Student Should Know

For every assumption that we're polite on the outside, someone somewhere is creating dance that will shock your brainwaves.

# Dance
11 min read

Why First Aid Matters for Dancers (Not for the Reason You Think)

Why First Aid Matters for Dancers (Not for the Reason You Think)

There's an important aspect to receiving and/or offering first aid that many people forget about that can contribute to the outcome, especially for dancers.

# Journal
6 min read

[Review] Fall for Dance North 2025: HOMEGROWN Signature Programme 2

[Review] Fall for Dance North 2025: HOMEGROWN Signature Programme 2

As a seasonal team member of Fall for Dance North in Toronto, I have the distinct privilege of having seen FFDN grow from its early days to what it is now – a multicultural, international dance festival that strives to put its city at its core.

# Show Reviews
10 min read

Welcome to New York: A Reflection on the City of Dreams

Welcome to New York: A Reflection on the City of Dreams

How I spent New Year's Eve alone, visiting The Strangers Project, and more. I didn't feel like I'd "become one" with the city in the way I felt when I was in London. I didn't want to fight the fight here. But I understood it – the grit, the desire, the ravenousness.

# Journal
10 min read

New York, New Year: How I Got a Professional Times Square Photoshoot for Only $70!

New York, New Year: How I Got a Professional Times Square Photoshoot for Only $70!

Typically, photographers cost a lot, especially for outdoor shoots. But, one platform has gained popularity in recent years that's changed the market game...

# Photography
7 min read

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