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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 ...

The Passport Befuddlement: Just because it’s an international hotel doesn’t mean they’ve ever seen a foreigner

Posted May 07, 2016 by Cara Crawford

After a fabulous first day of our bike tour to the mountains of Hainan (海南- an island off the southernmost coast of China) we ended in the small city of Nadazhen (那大镇) riding to the far side of the city before scouring us a hotel for a much needed shower and some sleep. We rode up to a nice loo...

A Week on the Water: 7 Days Kayaking in Busuanga, Philippines

Posted May 03, 2016 by Cara Crawford

As an expat in China, Chinese New Year means vacation time, and if you’re smart, it means a time to explore world beyond China’s boundaries. Why? Because your only other two options are to sit at home finding various ways to entertain yourself while all the restaurants and shops are closed (al...

Hiking Above the Clouds: Lantau Trail, Hong Kong

Posted April 24, 2016 by Cara Crawford

Tomb Sweeping Day has arrived, and with the holiday comes a 3-day day weekend, which means, hello mini vacation! This time we were off across the water to Hong Kong for a hiking trip along the Lantau trail. Believe it or not, Hong Kong is not all skyscrapers and bustling city. T...

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 ...

Meeting Pandas in Chengdu

Posted February 16, 2016 by Cara Crawford

My friend and I hopped on a plane from Zhuhai to Chengdu to check out the awesomeness of Sichuan province, home to China’s giant pandas. As with most visits to tourist locations, I generally rely on the receptionists at the hostel or hotel for the inside scoop about on the local hot s...

Foreign Illness in a Foreign City: Experiencing the “Best” Hospital in Chengdu

Posted February 08, 2016 by Cara Crawford

We have officially had our first visitor from the U.S.! My friend arrived mid-January, and after a few days getting over jetlag, dealing with sickness, and exploring some local sights around Zhuhai, we set off to explore the city of Chengdu in Sichuan province. She had, unfortunately,...

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20 Lifesaving Tips for Traveling in China

The Passport Befuddlement: Just because it’s an international hotel doesn’t mean they’ve ever seen a foreigner

A Week on the Water: 7 Days Kayaking in Busuanga, Philippines

Hiking Above the Clouds: Lantau Trail, Hong Kong

The Danger of First Impressions

Hong Kong: Tourist Addition

Bifengxia Zoo: Pandas Gone Wrong

Face to Face With The World’s Largest Buddha

Meeting Pandas in Chengdu

Foreign Illness in a Foreign City: Experiencing the “Best” Hospital in Chengdu

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