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3 Days To Fall In Love With Bangkok
I’d heard plenty of opinions about Bangkok before we visited. “There’s nothing to do”,”It’s full of…
Summer in Beijing: The Strange Sounds and the Hot Hot Heat
Cicadas are the soundtrack to my summers in Asia. In Korea the local kids would…
Friday Night Beers In The Hutong
It’s no secret that my favourite parts of Beijing are the hutong areas. The hutong…
Unusual Places: Airplane Beach in Sint Maarten
A couple of years ago I was lucky enough to visit the Caribbean with Justin and some of…
What’s Beijing Like? Everything You Wanted To Know About Moving To Or Visiting Beijing
Since Justin and I moved to Beijing last August, I have (understandably) had many questions…
In Search Of The Beach: Angthong National Marine Park
I was about 15 when the film The Beach was released in cinemas. I can’t…
Where to see Cherry Blossom in Beijing
Last weekend we visited Yuyuantan Park specifically to see the cherry blossom. While China doesn’t have…
What Exactly Is An “I Love Beijing!” Day?
An “I Love Beijing!” day (also commonly known as an “I {Heart }Beijing” day and written as “I…
Walking it out: Connecting with my Beijing Home
Catch me on any day other than an airpocalypse day and I’ll tell you I…
Finding Great Korean Food in Beijing
Just the other week I declared I had eaten the best meal of my stay…