China
The Round Houses, or Tulou’s, of Southern China
In southern China, in Yongding county, there are massive houses unlike anything in China (or the rest of the world really). Dedicated as a UNESCO world heritage site, the tulou houses of Fujian are a totally unique experience. Translated, tulou 土楼 literally means “earth house” and the name is an apt description. The houses are &hellip Continue reading
Cantonese is a Filthy Language
So you know all those ching chong wing wong jokes we make in America, and also all the “Long Duk Dong” style jokes? (If you don’t know who he is then you are clearly not a child of the 80′s) Well, since moving to China I kinda wondered where they all came from. After all, &hellip Continue reading
A Few Thoughts on Hong Kong
Before I went to Hong Kong, I heard a lot of mixed reviews. Some people said they loved it, others said there was nothing to do but shop. I spent about 2 weeks in Hong Kong, so here are my impressions of the city. It’s a schizophrenic place Hong Kong is the most schizophrenic city I have &hellip Continue reading
Celebrating Chinese New Year in Hong Kong
Here is a confession: I hate Chinese New Year. Back in America I always thought Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival as it is more appropriately called, was pretty cool. A lion dance, some banging gongs and a coupla fireworks. But now I’ve been in China for 3 spring festival seasons and I’m hating it &hellip Continue reading
I’m back!
I’m back! I had a great time traveling around southern China for the past month. The weather was warm (though not as warm as I was hoping to be honest) and the scenery was great. I ended up going to 3 more UNESCO World Heritage sites (in my vain attempt to see all of them &hellip Continue reading
Photo of the Day: The Road
“I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” -Rosalia de Castro
Photo of the Day: Yellow Temple
Photos were taken in Jiangxin Island in Wenzhou.
Photo of the Day: Best. Shirt. Ever.
This little kid was on the move and wouldn’t sit still for a picture, but I tried to capture it as best as I could. If you can’t see clearly the shirt reads: My Dipstick Needs Lipstick. Yep.
Photo of the Day: Creepy Wax Museum
This place was spooky enough in the daytime, I would definitely never set foot in at at night. (In Wuzhen.)
Photo of the Day: Local Artist
This is my friend Myles from Canada. Currently he teaches in Hangzhou but he comes to Lin’an every weekend where he has a small art studio. On a sunny day he can be seen painting on the streets.
