Gansu attractions are some of the most impressive in China, but you’ll need a good grasp of the Chinese language—and a high level of patience—in order to travel here.
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The World’s Largest Village
I was surprised by Chongqing’s beauty. And I don’t mean the Muzak cover all All4One’s “I Swear” that was playing as I waited to clear Chinese immigration, although that was a nice touch.
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Follow in my footsteps and head to Gansu, but only once you’ve considered the entirety of this dispatch.
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There are as many ways to visit the Great Wall as there are kilometers of the ancient fortress.
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Visiting China’s Harbin Ice Festival was a surreal, magical experience – and not just because it broke one of my life’s most debilitating existential barriers.
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The word “japow” is firmly in my vocabulary—I know it exactly what it means.
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Can Americans visit Cuba?
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Nikko is just a short trip away from Tokyo, geographically, but it feels like going back in time several centuries.
Continue ReadingWhy Canada Continues to Intrigue Me
Of all the beautiful places to visit in Canada, I’m convinced I haven’t personally been to many yet.
Continue ReadingSouth Africa, for Any Traveler
Determining how many days in South Africa is probably the most important decision to make.
Continue ReadingIs Green Bay Worth Visiting?
I only first thought about visiting Green Bay recently.
Continue ReadingTantalizing Taipei
This Taipei itinerary will help you make the most of Taiwan’s capital, even if you don’t end up moving here like I did.
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Some things are too good to be true, but not my recent fortune.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Austin
This is a complicated topic—especially for me.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Kentucky
Kentucky actually offers much more than meets the eye.
Continue ReadingIs Zaragoza Worth Visiting?
As it turns out, a singular focus can create room for manifold travel discoveries.
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