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20 Lifesaving Tips for Traveling in China

Posted May 13, 2016 by Cara Crawford

I’m not gonna like, China can be a bit of a daunting place. Especially for the first time traveler. But, don’t let that discourage you! China is host to countless hidden gems, amazing cultural experiences, and delicious food that you won’t want to miss out on. Here are 20 China ...

Zunyi Chishui River Valley International Cycling Race

Posted May 11, 2016 by Justin

On April 22, I started the epic trip to Maotai for the start of the 1st Annual Zunyi Chishui River Valley International Cycling Race. I got the call in the morning to find out my flight was cancelled, so I returned the call and after several attempts got a flight out of Guangzhou instead of Zhuha...

The Danger of First Impressions

Posted April 15, 2016 by Cara Crawford

I had an experience the other week that left me quite perplexed.  While Justin and I were standing in line waiting to order some street food, another foreign woman was standing in front of us waiting for her order to be completed.  She was constantly hovering over the chef, pointing at different ...

Hong Kong: Tourist Addition

Posted April 08, 2016 by Cara Crawford

Hong Kong, the most famous, worldly place in all of Asia, the business hub of the east, and the place where lots of my fellow expat friends go to unwind and take a break from the “real China”, is just an hour ferry ride away.  It is a place of contradictions: bustling city, world class restauran...

Bifengxia Zoo: Pandas Gone Wrong

Posted April 05, 2016 by Cara Crawford

Our travels today took us to Bifengxia, the home of the Bifengxia Panda Base, for more fuzzy Panda sightings.  Well…so we thought… Once again, I pestered our friendly hostel receptionists for advice about how to get to Bifengxia (I mean they should be used to it by now).  They looked up...

Face to Face With The World’s Largest Buddha

Posted April 05, 2016 by Cara Crawford

The Giant Buddha in Leshan, a two hour bus ride away from Chengdu, was a must see on our trip.  From Xiannanmen bus station in downtown Chengdu, we bought two one way tickets to Leshan.  In China, you buy your tickets at the departing station, as a result, round trip tickets are a rarity, and if ...

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