My New Home – Kunming Posted by sasha on Jun 3, 2015
After over 4 years living and working in Beijing, I packed my life into a backpack and set off on a gap year trip around the US, SE Asia, and China. Needing to slow down a bit and save some money, we ended up in Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan province. It’s been great…
All 50 US States in Chinese Posted by sasha on Jun 1, 2015
If you’re American, there’s one question you’ll always be asked from curious people in China when they find out you’re from the US of A: “Which state are you from?” (你是哪个州的? – nǐ shì nǎ ge zhōu de) Although the average Chinese person on the street could only name 5-10 states, there is a Chinese…
One Day in Zhuhai Posted by sasha on May 28, 2015
It’s a quick and easy boat ride from Shenzhen over to Zhuhai, one of China’s first SEZs and a popular tourist destination. Take a stroll along the shore, check out the Fisher Girl statue, and explore the walking street at night for food and drink. 珠海 – zhū hǎi Zhuhai 操场 – cāo chǎng playground…
In the (Chinese) Kitchen – Cooking Terms Posted by sasha on May 26, 2015
We’ve already spent a good amount of time in the Chinese kitchen, learning the words for kitchen appliances as well as dishes, utensils, and more. Now that you’ve got everything you need, it’s time to learn some useful Chinese vocabulary for cooking: Preparation peel (剥 – bō) cut (切 – qiè) slice (切片 – qiē…
Top 10 Places in Beijing Posted by sasha on May 25, 2015
Beijing is an enormous metropolis with a history going back thousands of years, and it’s usually the first stop for tourists coming to China. There’s enough to do in and around the city to keep you busy for years; trust me, I spent more than four of them living there. For travelers with only a…
Chillin’ in Guilin Posted by sasha on May 21, 2015
After cycling, cruising up the Li River, and exploring in Yangshuo, followed by hiking in the Longji rice terraces, it’s time to chill in Guilin to wind down a trip in China’s Guangxi region. Munch on rice noodles, stroll in the park, and check out the night market. 桂林 – guì lín Guilin 桂林米粉 –…
Longji Rice Terraces Video Tour Posted by sasha on May 18, 2015
Take a video tour of the majestic Longji rice terraces in the Guangxi region of China. With a name meaning “dragon’s backbone,” this is one of the most stunning landscapes in the entire country. cable car (缆车 – lǎn chē) Zhuang people (壮族 – zhuàng zú) Longji Rice Terraces (龙脊梯田 – lóng jí tī tián)…