How, you ask? By cooking! 2020 has been the year of no travels. Quarantine gave me more time on my hands, so I used that time to…… Read more “how to be a tourist in your own home”
Category: China
10 foods you should say, “ni hao” to in china
I wish I got the chance to try a lot more food but unfortunately, we were only in China for about five days. As with any country,…… Read more “10 foods you should say, “ni hao” to in china”
6 things i learned in the 5 days i spent in china
Credit cards (and cash) are not widely accepted. Not even McDonald’s in the Shanghai train station accepted credit cards. The main form of payment is via AliPay…… Read more “6 things i learned in the 5 days i spent in china”
how to be a tourist in shanghai
Get a view of the Shanghai skyline at The Bund – if you don’t want to pay for a 360-view in one of the many observation decks,…… Read more “how to be a tourist in shanghai”
how to be a tourist in shaoxing
Shaoxing is located 1.5 to 2 hours (by train ride) south of Shanghai. We visited the town since we were visiting Ben’s Grandpa. It’s not a major…… Read more “how to be a tourist in shaoxing”
flying air china (part 2)
It’s a double-edged sword. On one hand, you get cheap fares. On the other, you get massive delays. Back in 2018, when we flew Air China from…… Read more “flying air china (part 2)”
japan/china 2019
On my second visit to Asia, I got to visit two countries: Japan and China. Ben’s Grandpa still lives in China – Shaoxing to be exact. So…… Read more “japan/china 2019”
7 things you should know if you’re applying for a china visa
If you’re planning to visit China, you’ll need a Visa. There are different forms you can select from, depending on the reason for your visit and the…… Read more “7 things you should know if you’re applying for a china visa”
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