China

Mishaps in Suzhou

While we were in Shanghai, we had planned on visiting my friend James in Hangzhou. We were told buying train tickets was very easy and...

Beijing to Xi’an Train – One Day in Xi’an

Xi’an is a definite must-see city in China. There is so much history here that it’s definitely a place you don’t want to miss. Not only...

One Day in Shanghai

Shanghai, on China’s central coast, is the country’s biggest city and a global financial hub. Its heart is the Bund, a famed waterfront...

The Perfect Great Wall Tour from Beijing – No Crowds

There are five main sections of the Great Wall you can visit from Beijing and there are pros and cons for all of them. There are other...

A Practical Guide to 3 Days in Beijing

Beijing is a historically and culturally significant, must-visit city to visit when in China. There are seriously so many wonderful...

How to Spend 8 Days in China

I got the opportunity to teach for a summer in China through an organization that offered to pay for my flight and apartment while I was...

Tips for Traveling in China – 12 Things I Wish I Had Known

Traveling in China is not easy for many of us coming from other countries. There are quite a few things to know that will help you make...