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Dec 24, 2020• by caitkontalis

I've been to the summer palace twice and I still don't feel like I've covered even half of its grounds. These expansive grounds, filled with winding paths, canals, temples, and boats make for a...

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Nov 8, 2020• by caitkontalis

4 Uncomfortable Things To Know Before You Visit China

I've visited China a couple of times, and it has done wonders in curing my germaphobia. Let's buckle up for some uncomfortable, yet important, things you should know before you visit. Hand...

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Oct 11, 2020• by AnnaLowthian

Camping at The Great Wall of China During the Pandemic!

During the October National Week, I decided to escape Beijing and go camping at the great wall! I found a group on WeChat which offer tours to foreigners in China. So I booked on the camping...

China Great Wall of China COVID-19 Camping Beijing Asia

Oct 9, 2020• by AnnaLowthian

Beijing's Covid-19 Health Kit App

- This is a must have! WeChat is used by everyone in China (and Asia) and used for everything. Buying food, paying for the subway, paying rent and topping up my phone bill etc! Since covid 19...

China WeChat Technology Health COVID-19 Beijing Asia App

Aug 29, 2020• by thesignhunters

Exploring Hangzhou: Dreaming of the Tiger Spring

Hangzhou is a large city. It occupies 16,596 square km - which could even make it a relatively small-sized country (Slovenia in Europe is, for example, not much bigger with its 20,271 square km). The...