China

National Geographic Traveller has released its Best of the World list of 35 destinations that people should visit in 2023. The choices are based on five categories – namely culture, nature, adventure, family and community.…

Some good news is out for Disney fans in China as Shanghai Disneyland plans to reopen after a three-month hiatus. The news comes as China eases back on more of its COVID-19-related restrictions. Read on to find out more about the park’s…

When traveling in China, some people avoid the local food and head straight to McDonald’s, but this might not be the best idea. Virtually every country in the world sports Chinese restaurants, selling international versions of true Chinese…

One thing I knew I had to do is visit the Terracotta Army in China. Xi'an wasn’t very close, but I didn’t want to miss that lifetime opportunity. As I was getting closer to the location, the crowd was increasing. There were people from all…

China has always been on my bucket list for years and in March 2018 I had an opportunity to visit Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai.  The trip was 10 days and at the time it seemed like a lot of time and it all passed in a blur and I was wishing…

Before going to China, I was only interested in visiting Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. Sure, the country is big, but what else could I really want to see? Answer: Everything. The longer I was in China, the more places I wanted to…

Traveling with kids can be difficult, especially in countries vastly different from your own, such as China. Thankfully, Shenzhen, China, has several attractions aimed at children. Shenzhen is a new city, and its tourism is rapidly…

Summer feels far away, especially for those of us who are teachers. If you want to travel this summer, though, it’s time to start searching for destinations and plane tickets! (Especially if you want to travel abroad.) If Asia is on your…

Being a tourist seems to paint a giant target on your back. Con artists and thieves like to prey on foreigners who wonder into their web. Locals aren't an exception, but they tend to be a bit savvier. When you are hundreds of miles away…

My husband and I visited China in November 2011. We were planning to go to Thailand however, Bangkok was suffering from severe flooding and we thought it best to change our travel arrangements. We normally travel alone but this time we…