Go to Guatemala: A Travel Guide Without the Tourist Traps
What do you want when you travel? Do you want highland treks along the slopes of smoldering volcanoes? Do you […]
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Culture
I Got Altitude Sickness in Shangri-La
According to the legends, Shangri-La is a green Himalayan paradise. A mystical Buddhist haven where people never age. A peaceful,
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Dali: The Town in China, Not the Painter
Not to be confused with the artist, the town of Dali is located a couple of hours’ train ride north
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Ko Samui and Ko Tao: Island Paradise or Overrated and Full of Lice?
Ko Samui and Ko Tao are two tropical islands that hang out in the warm tropical waters of the Gulf
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Sukhothai: You Should Visit Thailand’s First Capital
Historical ruins aren’t typically on the list of reasons people travel to Thailand. Especially considering that nearby Cambodia is home
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Love in the Time of COVID-19
The Great Shanghai Shutdown
Shanghai is under lockdown. As I write this, I’m sitting in my apartment, awaiting the call to go downstairs and
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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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Language Learning, Living Abroad
How to Talk to People Who Don’t Speak English Good
As the world grows smaller, it’s more important than ever to learn how to talk with people who don’t speak
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Life in China
Chinese Wedding: Food, Drinks and Red Envelopes
A few weeks ago, I went to a Chinese wedding. Different cultures usually deal with big life events differently. Weddings
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Life in China
Renting an Apartment in Shanghai
Renting an apartment in Shanghai is an adventure. Maybe it isn’t a very fun adventure. Maybe it’s a bit of
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