Welcome to Paper Crane Stories – thanks for stopping by! I’m a Brit living in California, married to an American and always planning our next adventure. I’m a serial expat (I’ve lived in 5 countries) who loves to travel, eat, create and write. Read more on my about page.
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London, Nine Years Later
What a difference a decade makes. In 2008, just a couple of wide-eyed early 20-somethings…
Our Daughter’s First Trip Home to England
Where are you from? I’m frequently asked this question here in California. The accent is…
California Life, Lately
A little over three years ago (back when my blog was called This Beijing Life.…
Why I would recommend teaching in China.
When I moved to Beijing to teach, I didn’t really know what to expect; but…
Traveling West Africa: Ghana, Burkina Faso, Benin and Togo
Have you ever considered traveling in West Africa? Do you have Ghana, Burkina Faso, Benin…
Seeking Blossom at Huntingdon Library and Botanical Gardens
Blossom is the perfect backdrop to spring. The bright, dainty flowers ignite a little hope…
Southern California to Canada Road Trip
Taking a road trip from southern California to Canada has been on my wish list of…
The First Five Places I Want To Travel With Baby
I’ve been travelling and living overseas for eleven years and now I want to explore…
Eleven Years of Blogging and Traveling
A belated Happy New Year to you all. This year marks eleven years of…
I’ve been a bad blogger
I’ve been a terrible blogger. I haven’t blogged in seven months. It started out with…
Why You Should Travel To China
Today is a special post as I have a lot of contributors pitching in to…