From a traditional village on the outskirts of Beijing to a spice market in the Muslim northwest to a seaside beer festival, longtime Beijing expat Jennifer Conrad takes you on a tour of the best parts of China that you've never heard of
The long history of over 3,000 years has bequeathed many world heritage sites to the international city. Beijing is bound to be an unforgettable travel experience. Following is a brief introduction to the most famous attractions in Beijing.
If you have ever wanted to go to difficult to reach places, Adam Seper is here to give you the lowdown on 10 countries where entry isn't exactly black and white.
Everyone knows TEFL’s a fantastic way to get paid to see the world, but there are also lots of lesser know (but no less fantastic) benefits of teaching abroad – Honor Baldry explains.
Kelsey Timmerman wrote the book “Where Am I Wearing? A Global Tour to the Countries, Factories, and People That Make Our Clothes,” a narrative that is both a deeply intriguing look at globalization and a fascinating travelogue. Currently, Timmerman is on a whirlwind tour of Central Africa and Ireland, talking to victims of the global financial crisis.
Too many people stick to the well-trodden paths in China and miss out on the country's hidden charms. Shelley Seale hopes to change that with these three excellent suggestions for weekend trips from the mega-city of Shanghai.
Great architecture is both artistic and scientific, both beautiful and practical. Even more, architecture gives us cultural clues about a city's past, present and future.
Beijing is full of ancient attractions, not to mention traditional art and cuisine. But as Shelley Seale shows us, there's a modern side to this eclectic city, too.
This "How I Travel" profiles Coleman Collins, a basketball player with a serious case of wanderlust, a nose for adventure, and an insatiable thirst for life. We should all be so lucky.