China Articles

Shanghai – Some Days Are Better Than Others

From the great food to the best shopping, Bill Pfeffer figures Shanghai is the best city in China, even though not all days work out as planned.

Putuoshan – With Or Without You

Sometimes, places don’t live up to their hype, as Bill Pfeffer realizes in his trip to the fabled island of Putuoshan.

Yangshuo: Faraway, So Close – China, Asia

Stopping at a Chinese pharmacy to replace a broken thermometer, Bill Pfeffer is amused and challenged in a hilarious game of mis-communication. He enthusiastically gives Yangshuo his highest recommendation.

Beguiling Guilin – China, Asia

Bill Pfeffer begins his three-month journey through China in the charming city of Guilin, an amusing introduction to this fascinating culture.

Cruising the Yangtze River – China, Asia

Cruise down China’s longest river and the third longest in the world with Pam MacNaughtan.

Exotic Animals of the World that You Can Ride

Hop on board with BootsnAll staff writer Jessica Spiegel to see which exotic animals you can ride on your journeys around the world.

Shanghai Redux – China, Asia

Joanne Gerber enjoyed being in Shanghai, but she couldn’t help thinking that rapid
growth and modernization may be compromising its architectural heritage
and unique character.

Camping the Great Wall: Escape from Simatraz – China, Asia

What happens when a couple of foreigners, like Rebekah Pothaar and Thor, play barbarians and occupy a piece of the Great Wall of China for a weekend? Prison Break, anyone?

Chinese Holidays: Mountains and Seas of People – China, Asia

Angus Cepka visits one of China’s most famous mountains during a national holiday and lives to write about it.

Random Observations on China – Asia

Mike Mannetta had some preconceived notions about China. He was surprised by what he discovered on a recent trip.