Travels August 7, 2015 Day 11: The Great Wall at Jinshanling We spent an entire day walking atop the Great Wall in Jinshanling, a less-touristy area of the wall that
Travels August 6, 2015 Day 10: Last Day in Beijing We spent four days in Beijing, gaining a better insight on China’s capital. The changes taking place in China
Travels August 5, 2015 Day 9: Chairman Mao and the Temple of Heaven Waiting in line to see Mao Zedong’s memorial is an event in its own right. The line zig-zagged through
Travels August 4, 2015 Day 8: Exploring Dongcheng North We took Beijing’s subway for the first time to Yonghegong Lama Temple where they provide free incense service for
Travels August 3, 2015 Day 7: Beijing Our first day in Beijing, China! The golden lions guard a hall inside the sprawling Forbidden City complex.
Travels July 10, 2015 Travel Tips: How to Get a Chinese Visa Wading through the internet rubbish to find the truth about applying for Chinese and Vietnamese tourist visas.
Daily Life June 24, 2015 The Gaijin Nod The knowing nod shared between people having a common experience. In Japan, it's known as the Gaijin Nod.