- Sanya is China’s Surprising, Secret Tropical Paradise
Sanya is China’s premier tropical island beach destination. It’s full of palm trees, beaches, and crystal-clear water, but remains relatively unknown West of the former Iron Curtain. Imagine a kind of Communist Cancún, filled with Chinese and Russian families instead of North American spring breakers. Now, I am typically not the type of person who …Sanya is China’s Surprising, Secret Tropical Paradise Read More »
- I Finally Broke Down and Went to Shanghai Disneyland
Disneyland. Ugh. What place on earth better represents the soulless void of American consumer capitalism? Maybe Walt Disney himself wasn’t actually a Nazi sympathizer, but he was anti-union and virulently anti-communist. I figured since I’m living in Communist China, I might as well go visit Shanghai Disneyland. Please leave this field emptyIf you like what …I Finally Broke Down and Went to Shanghai Disneyland Read More »
- It Took a Funeral for me to Fully Appreciate Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An, Vietnam is an ancient city, both bustling and quaint. The old streets are clogged with charming buildings. Walls are strewn with thousands of cute little lanterns that seem almost built for your Instagram feed. It took me a while before I could really appreciate the place. Please leave this field emptyIf you like …It Took a Funeral for me to Fully Appreciate Hoi An, Vietnam Read More »
- The Best YouTube Videos for Learning Chinese
Learning Chinese isn’t easy. It’s much harder if you aren’t in China and don’t have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the language. You could run down to your nearest Chinatown and try chatting with the local restauranteurs, but chances are their Chinese is going to be way above your level and way too fast. … - Ko Samui and Ko Tao: Island Paradise or Overrated and Full of Lice?
Ko Samui and Ko Tao are two tropical islands that hang out in the warm tropical waters of the Gulf of Thailand. The tourist websites flaunt the islands as the ultimate tropical paradise, for those who want to wash away their cares on palm-fringed beaches. Are these Thai islands worth it, or is the praise …Ko Samui and Ko Tao: Island Paradise or Overrated and Full of Lice? Read More »