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 […]
Asia, China, Life in China
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
Asia, China, Destinations, Shanghai
Hold on to Your Butts: It’s Gucun Park, Shanghai
Gucun Park in Shanghai is also known as “dinosaur park.” Walk through dense forests of leafy green plants. There’s a
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Asia, Destinations, Thailand
The Romance of Bangkok’s Monitor Lizard Park
There are many things you could do to celebrate Valentine’s day. You could go on out for a nice meal
Asia, China, Destinations, Shanghai
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
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