Same Same and Something Different in Shanghai
“It’s like China town…but it’s in China,” Ling my Shanghai guide said in a bit of a disappointed tone. I wondered if she had heard…
What to Eat in China
THWAK! The thick menu felt like an earthquake when it was put on the table. I looked at it in astonishment; it was the size…
Travel Through New China and Old Traditions
I cringe when I hear the speaker crackle and pop as a high-pitched voice blares through the square in Xi’an. The speaker should have probably…
Travel Charms
I’ve been traveling for 7 years, and thanks to a little luck, I’ve had relatively few bad luck experiences. Sure, I’ve experienced some issues –…
China Syndrome
I’m neutral on China. Some of it was better than expected and some worse. Then there were some things that met my expectations exactly such…
China | Family Travel | Hiking | Tours | Transportation
Electric Blankets and Chains – No, This Isn’t Porn
For the 4 days we spent in and around Shangri-la, we had the unique opportunity to experience the 4 seasons…one each day. The bad news…
The Many Meanings of Shangri la China
Before coming to Southwest China, my sister and I were out one night with some of her Singapore friends and they wanted to know…
China | Family Travel | Hiking
Tiger Leaping Gorge—ous!!!
One of the main reasons why Cyndi and I decided to come to Yunnan was to hike in the Tiger Leaping Gorge – a deep…
Confucius Says….You’ve been Punk’d
When you go out for Chinese food in the US (and I’m willing to bet, most of North America) – what is the one thing…
Don’t Miss the Lijiang China Local Market
We were in the old town of Lijiang – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lijiang is a tourist town of canals, tourist shopping, and red…