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Visiting The Venice Of The East – Suzhou, China

Suzhou, China: Visiting The Venice Of The East

One of the many great things about living in Yangzhou, China is that there are some beautiful ancient towns nearby. All we have to do is hop on one of the frequent local buses or make our way to the efficient bullet trains and within an hour or so we are in a new and ...
Hilarious Snowmen and X-Rated Snow Creations From China

Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Yangzhou, China

Our very first Chinese New Year spent in China was a good one (make sure to check out our video below!) Although, we were slightly disappointed by the lack of red dragons, parades and other “Chinese’y” things we associate with this holiday back in North America. On MSN it listed the best places to celebrate ...
Chinese New Year: The Year Of The Snake

Chinese New Year: The Year Of The Snake

Spring Festival (aka Chinese New Year) is fast approaching! This year, New Year’s Eve is on February 9th and the festival will continue for a week after that. Our school is decking the halls with snakes, the colour red, decorations and information about the festival. To the Chinese, this is their Christmas holiday. It’s the ...
The Right Place At The Right Time: A Travel TaleThe Right Place At The Right Time: A Travel Tale

The Right Place At The Right Time: A Travel Tale

Sometimes, when you spend your life on the road, the road gives you signs that you are exactly where you are meant to be. The universe is a strange and mysterious place and if you follow the path that inspires you, it will often give you clues that you are in the right place at ...
Why We Love Living In China

Why We Love Living In China

Deciding to put our backpacking lifestyle on hold for a year and move to China to teach English was a tough decision at first, but one that we will never regret! It was hard to say goodbye to our backpacks and hello to an apartment. However, we had been backpacking for a year and a ...
Thailand Travel

Backpacking Thailand: The Ultimate Travel Guide

In this guide to backpacking Thailand, you will learn everything you need to know about travelling this beautiful country on a budget, including things that you’ll never find in your Guide Book. *This post has been updated February, 2018* Jump To: Must-see Places | Must-Have Experiences | Off The Beaten Path | Pros | Cons ...