Breaking the Law in China
China is a country of rule breakers. It’s a nation of criminals, scofflaws, delinquents, lawbreakers, and ne’er do wells who
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Yangshuo China’s Awe-Inspiring Awkward Metaphors
Here’s the problem with visiting beautiful places: we’re limited by language to using cliché descriptive words and awkward metaphors. I
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Why Beijing is One of the World’s Awesomest Cities
The world has many fascinating cities. Grand amalgamations of humanity that bustle with culture and energy. When I first visited
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Beihai Park: My New Favorite Green Blob
Sometimes you find an amazing travel experience through extensive research and planning. Other times, you just sort of randomly stumble
Fragrant Hills Park: a New View of Beijing
Where can you find nature in a city of 20 million people? At first glance, Beijing seems like the last
The Summer Palace in Beijing: the World’s Nicest Birthday Gift
Sometimes the most peaceful places have histories full of war, embezzlement, and imperial collapse. How could on Earth could a
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What is the Dragon Boat Festival?
The Dragon Boat Festival is a national holiday in China that takes place on the fifth day of the fifth
You Can’t Drink the Water in China
There’s water everywhere, but in China, it isn’t safe to drink. It rained all day yesterday. Even though I had
What is Culture Shock? My Personal Experience in China
Culture shock can be a real pain in the ass. But it’s something you just have to deal with if
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What is the Qingming (a.k.a. Tomb Sweeping) Festival?
The Qingming festival is also known in English as Tomb Sweeping Day. It happens every year on the 15th day
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