Just like many of you in North America, we had a short break for Christmas—just two days! Since Christmas isn’t a big deal in China, we were thrilled […]
Yangshuo – Our Exciting Arrival in China!
Even though Hong Kong is part of China, we didn’t feel like we’d truly experienced China until we crossed the border. We took the super-efficient metro from downtown […]
Top 21 Experiences You Can’t Miss in Beijing
Few cities on Earth match the offerings of Beijing. The Chinese capital is steeped in thousands of years of history and boasts landmarks like the Forbidden City and […]
Top 12 Experiences to Enjoy in Aomori, Japan in 2023
Aomori, a region bursting with natural beauty, delicious food, friendly locals, and historical sites, offers something for everyone. Situated at the northern tip of Japan’s main Honshu Island, […]
Exploring the Timeless Charm of Tunxi, China: A Journey to the Ancient Village
Arriving in the ancient town of Tunxi was literally a breath of fresh air! Backpacking in China can be tough at times. Beijing and Shanghai are massive, polluted […]
Living Expenses in Beijing: A Local Perspective
Blending ancient history with modern urban life, Beijing is one of the fastest-growing cities in Asia. While it has become more expensive recently, it remains more affordable than […]
10 Aspects of China That Will Be Fondly Remembered
Living in Yangzhou, China for the past 13 months has been an incredible journey, filled with wonderful memories, great friends, a new career, and an intriguing culture. As […]
Exploring Okayama: Japan’s Sunlit Haven
Okayama isn’t a well-known destination for most travelers, which is really unfortunate. After spending three days there, Nick and I found it to be an extremely livable city […]
Exploring Shanghai: A Must-See List of 10 Captivating Activities
Shanghai offers an incredible variety of activities and attractions! Over the past 14 months of living and traveling in China, we’ve visited this enormous city 10 times and […]
Scenic Adventure: Journeying from Irkutsk to Omsk on the Trans-Siberian Railway
After a relaxing three nights on Olkhon Island and a few days in Irkutsk, we prepared for the third and final leg of our Trans-Siberian/Trans-Mongolian train journey to […]