Some day I hope to know enough Chinese to be able to read these crazy bathroom signs and understand what they really mean to say. But until then I’ll just enjoy the English translation.
A Boat Trip Down the Li River in Yangshuo
One of the most amazing features of Yangshuo, China is the karst peaks that encircle the city. The sight of these rising crooked limestone peaks is something to behold in person, and the best place to really get a look at the peaks is along the Li River. The Li
The North Fake
Ever since the start of our trip, something was wrong with our bags. We were using our trusty backpacks which we originally got over 10 years ago for our first round-the-world backpacking trips. But now they were awkward and uncomfortable. What was going on? I started to look at all
Train Travel in China: Part Two
In the first part of train travel I talked about things you should know before getting on the train. In this part I’ll talk about the different sections and what it is like actually being on the train. Classes of Seats: There are 4 classes of seats on a Chinese
Cooking Class in Yangshuo, China
Yangshuo is well known for its courses. That is, classes you can take after you’ve enjoyed all the beautiful scenery. There are calligraphy course, language courses, tai chi courses and cooking courses. Guess which one us little piggies took. Despite not ever cooking at our apartment (it is cheaper to
Chinglish Signs: Food Edition
It’s time for more funny chinglish signs. What I don’t get is the bigger a tourist attraction is, the worse the English translation is. I would think they would actually be able to find SOME native English speaker to ask them for their opinion before they finished making the sign,
My Unfair Analysis of Lijiang, China
Let’s get this straight. I was sick the whole time we were in Lijiang. The old city is an amazing place, a winding maze of tiny cobbled streets, little shops, locals markets, a tourist section with many choices of western food. But it is also at a high altitude and
Train Travel in China: Part One
Trains are one of the easiest and most common ways to get around in China and we’ve been on them a lot throughout this trip. But like everything else, it operates just a little bit differently so I thought I would describe it. The whole thing turned out pretty long
Chinglish Signs: Park Edition
We saw a lot of hilarious chinglish signs while on our trip. Here are the funniest ones we saw in public parks…
Tibetan Butter Tea
I have always been curious about Tibetan butter tea. I knew that many people said it was hard to drink and an acquired taste, but it’s just a sort of milk tea, right? How bad could that be? While in Yunnan Province I had my chance. Yunnan borders Tibet and