Shipyards and Strawberries on Chang Xing Island
Our Chang Xing Island adventure started with a message from the boss. “We’re going to Chang Xing Island next week. […]
Asia, China, Destinations, Shanghai
Asia, China, Destinations, Shanghai
Guyi – Shanghai’s Secret Garden
Guyi Garden is a lovely classical garden just an hour north of downtown Shanghai. It’s not as famous as some
Asia, Destinations, Thailand
An “Authentic” Hill Tribe Trek in Chiang Rai, Thailand
“Authentic.” What does that word even mean? Part of the reason we travel is to have an “authentic” experience. We
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Asia, China, Destinations, Shanghai
The Oriental Pearl Tower – Yesterday’s Future, Today!
The Oriental Pearl Tower is arguably the most iconic representation of Shanghai’s skyline. It may be the most iconic representation
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Love in the Time of COVID-19
How to Survive a Self-Quarantine
Spending two weeks at home will surely teach you how to survive a self-quarantine. In the end, it wasn’t so
Living Abroad
How to Vote in the Primary From Overseas
UPDATE: The 2020 overseas primary is over now, so if you just came here, sorry you missed your chance. Results
Love in the Time of COVID-19
The Coronavirus: We’re Surviving the Quarantine
When I first heard about the Coronavirus, I said a hearty “meh”. Every year it seems like there’s some new
Destinations, Vietnam and Cambodia
First Time Scuba Diving, Try Not To Drown!
My first-time scuba diving, my stomach churned like a typhoon. I sat on the edge of the boat breathing in
Asia, Destinations, Vietnam and Cambodia
Da Nang was dang disappointing. But also, it wasn’t?
The beach at Da Nang is considered by some to be the best in the world. We think of many
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Asia, China, Destinations
Moganshan – Prepare to Meet your new Auntie
Thick stalks of bamboo tower overhead. The tops sway back and forth in the breeze. Birds are chirping. The air