Staring at people is an acceptable pastime in China.
Zhengzhou, Turn Right at the Watermelon Truck
“Didn’t we turn left at the watermelon truck?”
First Train Trip and New Destination… Zhengzhou!
Our first destination this year is a new city, Zhèngzhōu (郑州).
People of Beijing, the July 2025 Edition
First comes a look of dread. Can the foreigner read the menu?
Beijing, Step One of the China Adventure
“My Zhīfùbǎo doesn’t work!” I gasped in horror.
How to Not Get Ready for a Trip to China
It’s hot, it’s stormy, I need to sleep, but I’m super excited about the adventure.