Well, it was bound to happen. I just wish it was a broken toe or a runny nose… but it’s not. It’s a slipped disc. Shit. Ok, we’ve been living in China for under a year and I have a herniated disc at L5/S1. This… Read More »Healthcare & Medical Insurance
Rising from the mists of the Li River, the limestone karsts climb skyward. It is the land of dreamers and dragons, of painters and poets—it is the breathtakingly beautiful Yangshuo County, China. On the northern border of Guangxi Province in southern China, one of the… Read More »The Otherworldly Yangshuo, China
One of the coolest parts about moving to an unfamiliar place, is experiencing a holiday for the first time—so, we were excited when the words “Lantern Festival” appeared on the calendar. And with very limited knowledge about its background, we can already say, a Lantern… Read More »Lanterns… and More Lanterns
Where can you relax on the beach and get a little fine tailoring, while sipping the most aromatic coffee in the world? The answer is, the seaside town of Hoi An, Vietnam! With its own special charm, it’s a one-stop-shop for the easy-going. Sure, you… Read More »‘Well Suited’ to Hoi An, Vietnam
Today we set out to learn a bit about the history of Suzhou by visiting one of the most sacred places in the area—Tiger Hill. Tiger Hill has long been revered as a site of local (and even national) importance and is considered the “first… Read More »A Little Local History
“You mean to tell me: I can get anything I want… anywhere I am… and at any time of day or night?” After arriving in China with few personal possessions, it seemed too good to be true. But it was true. It was Suzhou, China,… Read More »Soft Landing in Suzhou
The southern coastline of Portugal is a breathtaking stretch of sand and soaring cliffs that look like a sketch in an explorer’s journal. We just had to check it out! Home to some of the most scenic beaches in the world, it has become a… Read More »Sun Worshiping in Portugal’s Algarve
Is it time for a revolution? I think so. It’s not a revolt against a political ideology or a repressive regime—not this time. The battle is against the most formidable of foes, the most difficult to reason with or conquer. This time, the fight may… Read More »Eyes Up, Everyone.
1. Challenge yourself to not check a bag. Everything you need can fit in a carry-on; trust us. A massive wheelie suitcase is cumbersome and annoying on trains, public transit, ferries, cobblestone streets, gravel, stairs… well, you get the idea. It basically sucks everywhere. 2.… Read More »Travel Hacks
Life is an adventure. And an adventure is a STORY. There is no better way to put someone to sleep than to tell a tale without conflict, without difficulty, and without the twists and turns that derail the main character from his or her goal.… Read More »Mindset is Everything.
