The Magic of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The name sounds like something out of an ancient myth or a 70s Kung Fu movie. […]
nature
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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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
Qiuxia Garden: An Ancient Chinese Garden in Shanghai’s Backyard
If you’re looking for an escape from Shanghai’s overwhelming glistening modernity, you could do a lot worse than Qiuxia Garden.
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Khao Sok National Park Might be Thailand’s Best Park
Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand might be one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to. Imagine
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Asia, China, Destinations
The Longjing Tea Village in Hangzhou
The Longjing Tea Village in Hangzhou is a sort of holy land for tea drinkers. Longjing tea is smooth, mellow,
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, 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, 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, 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.