China Articles
How Canned Peas Changed the Way I Think About Travel: An Essay on Returning HomeWhat do canned peas have to do with travel? Jon Wick explains how a dinner conversation about peas reminded him about one of the most important lessons of traveling.
Visiting the World’s Highest Stupa – Famen, ChinaMichael Kan took a day-trip from Xi’an to visit what’s said to be the world’s highest stupa, and finds plenty of reasons why a quick trip wasn’t enough.
Hangzhou, More Than a Good Cup of Joe – Hangzhou, ChinaAfter teaching English three years and traveling Asia, Virginia Fortner landed in China’s “Second Only to Heaven” destination, Hangzhou. It’s clean and green. Good coffee is secondary.
7 of the World’s Best ChinatownsSome people joke that all Chinatowns look alike, but if you look carefully you’ll see plenty of differences. Andy Hayes highlights 7 of his favorites from around the planet.
Tunxi – My Aim Is True – ChinaFalling in love with rural China, Bill Pfeffer discovers unexpected pleasures, dramatic scenery, and a simple way of life.
Xian – Honor Thy FatherXian is more than just the Terra Cotta Warriors, a place where Bill Pfeffer will always remember the new friends he met and the best friend he lost.
Beijing – Even Better Than The Real ThingWith a final stop in Beijing after a three month sojourn across China, Bill Pfeffer is left with indelible impressions and appreciation for this unique culture.
Nanjing – Stuck Inside of Nanjing With The Mobile Blues AgainBig city Nanjing provided a delightful stop, as Bill Pfeffer tracks his way through the small town of Suzhou and the canals of Tongli.
Walled Cities Around the WorldTake a tour of 11 of the best-preserved walled cities on earth.
Guangzhou – Bullet The Yellow SkyAlthough stories of pollution in China are well publicized, Bill Pfeffer was unprepared for what he found in Guangzhou.
