On June first at the stroke of midnight, Shanghai officially lifted its two-month lockdown. Two very long months of not […]
Shanghai Ends the Lockdown, But Will it Ever be Normal Again? Read Post »
Historical ruins aren’t typically on the list of reasons people travel to Thailand. Especially considering that nearby Cambodia is home
Sukhothai: You Should Visit Thailand’s First Capital Read Post »
So, you’re thinking of learning Chinese, are you? Great idea. Not only is it a fascinating language, but it’s also
How I learned Chinese (and So Can You) Read Post »
Everybody says to avoid Bangkok if you’re traveling to Thailand. This mega-city is portrayed as a dirty, crowded, perverted cesspool.
Why You Shouldn’t Skip Bangkok Read Post »
Shanghai is under lockdown. As I write this, I’m sitting in my apartment, awaiting the call to go downstairs and
The Great Shanghai Shutdown Read Post »
Just when you thought it was safe to take off the mask and go outside, COVID-19 is back with a
COVID-19 Strikes Again in China: This Time it’s Omicron Read Post »
China is a country of rule breakers. It’s a nation of criminals, scofflaws, delinquents, lawbreakers, and ne’er do wells who
Breaking the Law in China Read Post »
Here’s the problem with visiting beautiful places: we’re limited by language to using cliché descriptive words and awkward metaphors. I
Yangshuo China’s Awe-Inspiring Awkward Metaphors Read Post »
The world has many fascinating cities. Grand amalgamations of humanity that bustle with culture and energy. When I first visited
Why Beijing is One of the World’s Awesomest Cities Read Post »
Sometimes you find an amazing travel experience through extensive research and planning. Other times, you just sort of randomly stumble
Beihai Park: My New Favorite Green Blob Read Post »
