The Longjing Tea Village in Hangzhou
The Longjing Tea Village in Hangzhou is a sort of holy land for tea drinkers. Longjing tea is smooth, mellow, […]
Asia, China, Destinations
Asia, China, Destinations, Shanghai
Oriental Land: on the far edge of Shanghai
Oriental Land is a large park located, ironically, on the far western edge of Shanghai. It’s about a two-hour subway
Asia, China, Destinations
Lantau Island: The other side of Hong Kong
Lantau Island is not the Hong Kong you expect. When someone says “Hong Kong” you probably think of glistening skyscrapers
China: Politics and Culture, Life in China
Is Winnie the Pooh Illegal in China?
Is Winnie the Pooh illegal in China? Well, that depends on what you mean by “illegal.” It also depends on
Asia, China, Life in China
Inside a Chinese Wet Market
Chinese wet markets are large open markets where vendors sell fresh fruits, vegetables, and meat, unpackaged and unprocessed. Ever since
China: Politics and Culture
Black Power in Red China
I’ve been spending the last week sitting in my apartment in Shanghai watching yet another explosion of anger against racism
China: Politics and Culture, Love in the Time of COVID-19
How is China reopening after the Coronavirus?
When the Covid-19 virus first hit, we had friends and relatives telling us to come back to the U.S. To
Asia, Destinations, Thailand
The Weird, Colored Temples of Chiang Rai
Most temples in Thailand are beautiful but pretty standard. Sharply pitched roofs with carved decorations, often covered in gold leaf.
Chasing Elephants in Khao Yai National Park
Khao Yai National Park is full of animals. Despite being only three hours or so from Bangkok (or almost a
Asia, Destinations, Thailand
How the hell do you get to Pak Chong, Thailand?
Pak Chong, Thailand is only about two and a half hours away from Bangkok. It’s the gateway to Khao Yai