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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]