April was a whirlwind of excitement, sickness, and general debauchery. I picked up 5 new visas in my passport and spent my days and nights exploring as much of Asia as…
Far away from the roar of Beijing, secluded in the mountains of the Hunan province is the small city of Zhangjiajie. While I still can’t remember how to pronounce the…
If you are a westerner planning a visit to China, I’m sure you have a notepad full of ideas and lists of things you need to bring or remember.…
Xi’an Travel Guide I’ve never been more thankful for a bullet train in my life. Riding swiftly out of Beijing and into the awesomeness that is Xi’an was equal parts relief…
The formidable Mount Huashan, located about 45 minutes outside of Xi’an, China, has an uncounted death toll. Thousands make the dangerous pilgrimage to the top to pray. Some don’t make…
Surviving Beijing As much as I would like to convince you that everywhere you go will be sweet serenity, Beijing is not one of these places. It’s a little “in-your-face”,…
Between the thousands of dialects spoken, and the sheer size and cultural differences within mainland China, it’s baffling to consider that a single person somehow united all kingdoms of China some…
Whether you’re there for the extra-long wall or for a belly full of Peking Duck, China has a bit of everything for the wanderlust-stricken. I was extremely overwhelmed while attempting…
After switching from pencil to pen in my calendar, I figured it’s finally time to update y’all on my 2016 travel plans. I encourage everyone to explore more in 2016!…