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Ni hao from China! Another postcard from China? Well, it’s a pretty big country with a lot of ground to cover. But also I’ve been buying myself some time lining up a plan for Mongolia and the iconic Trans Siberian railroad. I was excited to get back to Beijing because […]
Ni hao again from China! Aside from seeing my dad, Sichuan is the 2nd most exciting thing for me in China. Everything I read said that this district had the best food, lots to see and, of course, PANDAS. It did not disappoint. From the Zhangye area, it was another […]
Ni hao from China! Dad went back home and I was alone again, and without a plan. I wanted to head to the middle of the country, but also wanted to get to Beijing, where I would apply for a second passport. US citizens can apply for a second passport […]
What do you need to know before visiting China for the first time? China is a beautiful and enormous country. Home to your favorite spicy dish and pandas – what more could you want? There is no sugarcoating, though, that China is difficult. The language barrier is high and the […]
Ni hao from China! Finally! Nearly two months after first arriving in Hong Kong, I’ve made my way the few miles across the border to the mainland. And, as expected, it’s worlds different. It is amazing how palpable the differences are with just a short walk across the border. Immediately […]
