What follows is not only a Macau travel guide but, I hope, a rebuke of the prevailing wisdom about the territory: That it’s not really all that great.
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Three Charming Days in Chengdu
No matter your current mindset about China’s panda city, here’s how to make the most of three days in Chengdu.
Continue ReadingThree Crazy Days in Chongqing
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.
Continue ReadingIs Teaching English in China Still a Good Idea?
Teaching English in China is a more common career choice these days—and not just because bloggers like me have publicized it.
Continue ReadingThree Splendid Days in Shanghai
Whether you’re going as part of a larger trip to China or just because, three days in Shanghai is all you need for a proper introduction.
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All you need to find out if Beijing is your type of city is a taste – and you can get a sumptuous sampling of China’s capital in just three days.
Continue ReadingEnemy Image
Today’s post is an ode to Beijing – and to myself.
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To honor the five year anniversary of my move to Shanghai – and the difficulties I faced while living there – I traveled back to the city to make peace.
Continue ReadingCity Wars: Beijing vs. Shanghai
Many of the other expats I met in China were adamant about being either “Beijing People” or “Shanghai People.” Which city is more your style?
Continue ReadingCrouching Tiger, Hidden Daytrip
If you’re in Shanghai and need a break from the hustle-bustle and skyscrapers, the Chinese Grand National Bamboo Forest is nearby Anji is without a doubt the most serene place you can travel without getting on a plane.
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