Beijing BM: Before Mao
May 14, 2012 - (0) commentsBeijing has all the impressive buildings you’d expect to find in a capital city: hundreds of skyscrapers reach for the clouds, while the Olympic Village is full of futuristic structures. However, the most awe-inspiring buildings in Beijing come from China’s […]
Shopping in China
May 07, 2012 - 2 CommentsIn the West, we are told that China is a communist country. Upon arrival, our guide informed us it was a capitalist country. Neither statement is entirely accurate. China has clearly left behind Mao’s brand of rule, but the government is still […]
The Temples of China
April 30, 2012 - 10 CommentsGiven China’s Communist history, I hadn’t expected to see any functioning temples. So I was surprised to encounter crowds of worshippers. I discovered that China’s constitution grants citizens ‘freedom of religious belief’ – at least on paper. The government claims […]
Help, I Need A Taxi… Help, Not Just Any Taxi
April 23, 2012 - 11 CommentsDespite living in England for many years, there are an embarrassing number of places I’ve failed to visit. I think it’s because mainland Europe’s right there, beckoning you over with its handmade pasta, Mediterranean beaches and sun—that last one’s the […]
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China: Tea and Delicacies
Posted On: May 18, 2012“I wouldn’t trade you for all the tea in China.” Before making this promise to my loved ones, I decided [...]
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China: Land of Beer and Fire
Posted On: May 04, 2012In this series, we’re making our way through Chinese cuisine. Today, we’re downing some shots and chugging some beer. Grab [...]
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The Temples of China
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Jet Lag: A Travelers Curse
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The Temples of China
The movements were much too quick, and not precise enough, to be Tai C
The Temples of China
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China: Land of Beer and Fire
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