Located in Western China in the Shaanxi Province, Xi’An is a city that all visitors to China need to visit. The city has a rich …
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Why You Need to Visit Kaiping, China
One of China’s most unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be found in the unassuming town of Kaiping, China. Located in Guangdong Province in Southeast …
5 Useful Tips for When You Visit Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat is a must visit site when visiting Southeast Asia. The Angkor Wat Archeological Park is a temple complex located just outside of Siem …
JiuZhaiGou – China’s Most Beautiful Valley
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struct JiuZhaiGou in August 2017 which drastically damaged the park and region. Although much of the park is now back open, …
Spending a Quick Weekend in Guilin, China
In the province of Guangxi, north of Guangdong, is the beautiful city of Guilin. 3 friends and I took weekend trip to Guilin in November …
Life in China: What I Miss Most From Home
I’ve been in China for about 4 months now, and I’ve slowly come to miss certain things from back home. I knew I would eventually …
The Philippines: A Relaxing Weekend on the Beach
During the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival from September 28 through October 3, 2012, I went with 5 friends to the Philippines. We decided that China would …
First Experience Grading Papers
Over the past few weeks at work, I’ve been correcting essays that students have written. The topic of these essays? Me. I have been assigned …
Enjoying all the Chinese Food
As a kid, I hated Chinese food. There was just something about the food that tasted gross to me, but as I got older I …
Welcome to China: My Home for the Next 10 Months
Hello everyone!!! I’ve been in China for 6 weeks now, and it seems like time that I start my blog. I have always told myself …