8 Useful Things to pack for a China trip

This post wants to provide some useful packing tips for people headed to China. It might be your first time, and you definitely need some first-hand a

Off the Beaten Track in Xingping: Li River cruises at their best

One of the most famous tourist attractions in Guanxi is the paddy field covered countryside within Guilin and Yangshuo. The mighty Li River, one of

5 Top Things to Do in Lijiang Old Town

Yunnan is considered by many as the most alluring destination in China: stretching from the Eastern flanks of the Tibetan plateau all the way down t

Jiao Shan: the first high pass of the Great Wall

I want to continue my review of some of the most off the beaten path Great Wall’s locations around Beijing introducing Jiao Shan (角山). Togethe

The Poetry of the Great Outdoors: When you are Lost, Here you are Found

There is a softer side to outdoor adventure, and that is the beauty, serenity, and calm of nature. Most of us have experienced this relaxing gift of n