pfeffer 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.

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.