Reflecting on Gay Rights
I’m thrilled about the US Supreme Court’s decision on June 26th to legalize gay marriage in all 50 states. While …
The Famous Lingering Garden of Suzhou, China
Our stay in Wuxi was short. From Wuxi, we took a short bus ride to the city of Suzhou. Suzhou …
My Crush on the Chinese Ice Cream Guy
A few of my friends and I went to the Silk Market right outside the Yong’anli subway station in Beijing …
Touching Silkworms and Touring the Suzhou Silk Factory
My friends and I stopped at the Suzhou Silk Factory to learn about the process of how China’s famous silk …
We Left Shanghai To Explore Wuxi and Other Small Villages
Our first stop was in Wuxi: a small village just a few hours away from Shanghai. Wuxi is located near …
I’m Bringing Home Authentic Emperor’s Dragon Well Green Tea
After spending a couple of days in Shanghai, my friends and I visited another city in China called Hangzhou. We …
Exploring the Forbidden City: The City I Got Lost In
Exploring the Forbidden City in China Traveling offers the opportunity to explore new places, delve into different cultures, and create …
Small Animal Keychains in China Should Be Banned
Many souvenir shops in China carry a whole lot of random stuff. You can find pretty much anything in any …
Chinese Sidewalks Twist Your Ankle One Step at a Time
At first, I thought it was only the city of Shanghai that installed these interesting patterned tiles all along the …
My Visit to the Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai
When you Google “Shanghai” and look at the first few images that show up, you’ll most likely find photos of …
Nestle Water Bottle Factory Tour
After getting acclimated to my new hotel room, I spent my first day in Shanghai learning about water. Just a …
