Celebrations of the Dead: From Halloween to Hungry Ghost Festival
Halloween is once again upon us. That day (or month for some people) where people dress up in costume to prance around town and get candy from strangers. Most people don’t think of Halloween as a celebration of the dead as over time the way it has been celebrated has changed. The Origins of Halloween […]
10 Things you will need to know to Travel in China
This post may contain affiliate links, and yes, I may earn a small commission when you click on the links. However, that is at no additional cost to you. Please refer to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy pages if you would like more information. Whilst in China I learned that there were things that I needed that […]
Sorting your Chinese Visa
China is one of those countries in which most, if not all, foreigners need a visa to even get a layover (transit visa) much less visit. If you are feeling brave, you can always attempt to get a transit visa or 5-day visit visa on arrival. However, I know far too many people who have […]
Looking Back: The Jet-Lagged Dream
The next morning my jet-lagged body woke me up at the beautiful hour of five am. I lit up a cigarette and sat on the little ledge in front of my window. Before you ask why I was smoking in a temporary living place I’ll precursor it with this. It’s China. You can smoke anywhere […]
Looking Back: My First Day in China
Waking up in a place that you’ve never been before, and quite frankly don’t recall falling asleep in, is an alarming experience. To do so with a 75-pound Chinese woman leaning over top of you, grinning down at you, half in the front seat, half in the back makes that alarming feeling change from a […]