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 […]
Destinations, Vietnam and Cambodia
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
Life in China, Music
Gang of Four: A Market of the Senses
I’m not talking about the rulers of the Chinese Communist Party during the Cultural Revolution. The Gang of Four I’m
Asia, Beijing, China, Destinations
Beijing: Surprisingly Gritty and Interesting
The thing about Beijing that struck me the most was how gritty it all was. Gritty to the point that
Asia, Destinations, Vietnam and Cambodia
Hue, Vietnam is tragically underrated.
We met a tour guide in Hoi An, Vietnam who was born and raised in the nearby city of Hue.
Language Learning
Learning Chinese, but Still TIng BU DOng
Culture shock is a real thing, of course. Every culture has its own quirks that take some getting used to.
China: Politics and Culture, Life in China
China Nice
Many years ago I used to work in the meat department of a grocery store. I’d stand behind a counter
Asia, China, Destinations
Linhai and the Pretty Good Wall of China
Linhai is a small city that seems to be off the radar of most Westerners. It’s a mere three hours
Asia, China, Destinations
Hong Kong: the Human Race in Concrete
Humanity piled on top of humanity. Stacks of human beings in concrete towers, some of which look like they’re on