Bill Pfeffer Travel Articles

Tunxi – My Aim Is True – China

Falling in love with rural China, Bill Pfeffer discovers unexpected pleasures, dramatic scenery, and a simple way of life.

Xian – Honor Thy Father

Xian 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 Thing

With 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 Again

Big city Nanjing provided a delightful stop, as Bill Pfeffer tracks his way through the small town of Suzhou and the canals of Tongli.

Hong Kong – Incense and Bird’s Nest

Skeptical at first, Bill Pfeffer continued to peel off the layers of Hong Kong, and was pleasantly surprised with what he found.

Guangzhou – Bullet The Yellow Sky

Although stories of pollution in China are well publicized, Bill Pfeffer was unprepared for what he found in Guangzhou.

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.

Huangzhou – For All The Tea in China

Continuing on their overland passage through China, Bill and Marge Pfeffer discover hidden pleasures in the West Lake of Huangzhou.

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.