First built in 1750, destroyed in the war of 1860, and rebuilt in 1886, the Summer Palace in Beijing is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places I have ever seen. Located in the northwest suburbs of Beijing, it’s out of the middle of the city just a bit, but is still convenient to […]
Books Set on an Island in the US
If you missed last week’s post, I started a new series where I share my favorite travel related books that cover different topics/locations. Last week, I shared my favorite books set on boats. Today, I’m heading to the islands! Just in time for you to hopefully find a great read for vacation! Today’s books are […]
A Step Back in Time at Gubei Water Town
One day after visiting Yaji Mountain, I went with coworkers to Ancient Gubei Water Town. I had seen some pictures of this online before I even arrived in China and was very excited to visit. Completely man made, this ancient village was modeled after other canal towns in China, though Gubei appears to be the […]
Books Set on a Boat
One of my favorite places to be is on a boat. Sailboat. Cruise ship. Pontoon boat. Whatever the type of boat, I just love being on the water. What’s my favorite thing to do on a boat? Read while listening to the waves crash against the boat. There’s nothing more calming and peaceful. Below, I’ve […]
A Fear Filled Visit to Yaji Mountain
Within a days of arriving in Beijing, I took my first trip with some coworkers. This trip took us to Yaji Mountain in the Pinggu District of Beijing, which is about an hour and a half trip from central Beijing. On the bus ride out, we saw a lot of the countryside of the outer […]
My China Travel Wishlist
Now that I’ve been in Beijing for over a week, I’ve been dreaming about traveling around the country. I’d love to go any and everywhere in China to see as much of the country as I can. However, the times are uncertain right now and it’s not as easy to travel around as I would […]
