China

Eating Xiao Long Bao in Shanghai

You couldn't possibly leave Shanghai without eating Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings)! These delicacies are renowned the world over, are ...

Shanghai in Two Days

One of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, Shanghai does not disappoint! We headed to this sleek, modern city ...

Eating Peking Duck in Beijing

For two nights in a row we treated ourselves to the infamously delectable Peking Duck! We managed to try this ...

Snow Day on the Great Wall!

What a dream come true! For the past three and a half years living in Asia the Great Wall has ...

Review: Sandalwood Shichahai Hotel, Beijing

Arrival We checked-in to the Sandalwood Shichihachi Hotel late in the evening where the historic hutong houses are and where ...

Beijing in Two Days

We had the challenge of creating an itinerary in Beijing for just two days before moving on to Shanghai. That ...