China

Baisha Island – The West Coast Town in China

Just east of Zhujiajian lies Baisha Island.  The island is home to a small town that has the look and…

Zhoushan Escape

We were staying somewhere on Zhujiajian island and after our flying fiasco, we were eager to get started with our adventure…

Murphy’s Law and Travelling in China

October's Golden week holiday was fast approaching and we were still undecided on how to spend our week-long break.  We had just…

Skiing in China at the Huaibei International Ski Resort

China is famous for a great many things, but as far as ski resorts are concerned it doesn't exactly strike…

The Great Wall at Badaling

The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about travelling to China is the Great Wall. Once an important…

Dogs in China: Friends or Food? – The Dog Meat Industry

Before coming to China, the vast majority of comments from friends and family had something to do with dog meat. …

Our Island Adventure on China’s Hawaii – Hainan

Chancy hotels, strangers in dark alleyways, crowded bus rides and an overall lack of planning are all core ingredients of…

Boundary Island – The Border between Cultures and Climates

Just a kilometre or so off the east coast of Hainan lies a small rocky island named Boundary Island (FenjieZhou). …

Riyue Bay – China’s Surfing Capital

Tropical weather, turquoise water and white sandy beaches make Riyue Bay an alluring destination to anyone that's looking to spend some time…

How to Book Train Tickets in China

China's high-speed railway network is one of the largest in the world and it's a thing of absolute wonder.  It…