10 Days In China: A Beijing To Shanghai Itinerary—Food, Culture, Nature
This 10 days in China, Beijing to Shanghai itinerary is a guest post from Jenn Landing in China can often feel like being in another world. From Beijing to Shanghai, historic temples of the past are surrounded by futuristic buildings. Tantalizing smells drift out of...
A 4 Day Shanghai Itinerary For Culture Lovers (China)
This 4 Day Shanghai Itinerary is a guest post from Claire. Shanghai is China’s answer to New York City, another city that never sleeps – and one that is growing at an alarming rate. With 23 million inhabitants, it’s one of the world’s most populated cities; and it’s...
The Great Wall of China Without Crowds or a Tour + Tips (Simatai, Mutianyu, Jiankou)
It’s pretty hard to explain my experience at The Great Wall, I mean… What do I even say? What does anyone say when they see it? Let’s just say that “great” doesn’t begin to describe this incredible structure. When you walk on the...The Kindness Of A Stranger Who Saved Our Asses In China
“Your transaction has been canceled” “Sorry, we can’t complete this transaction. Please contact your bank” These are never the sentences you want to see when trying to access money at an ATM… No less when you’re abroad....
How To Go Visa-Free To China
Visas are one of those pesky things you need to worry about when traveling. Luckily not every country you visit will require you to get one. If you happen to have China on the list of places to go but don’t want to deal with getting a visa, they allow three-day...
A Long Layover in Shanghai
Why just one night? Because I only have a 21 hour layover in Shanghai. That’s right, “only.” If there was a longer one I would have chosen it. Long layovers are becoming a new favorite thing. I had my long layover in Seoul, and it was a blast. This...
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Hi, friend! My name is Nina Ragusa and I've been climbing volcanos, basking on exotic beaches, and dabbling in new cultures since 2011. I work abroad and remotely to support my adventure travel addiction. Follow along if you're interested in getting work abroad to travel more. Mission: Live and work on all continents.
