Hong Kong
Arriving in Hong Kong was like a breath of fresh air, which is a little funny considering the hazy atmosphere it is sometimes known for. However, after having just spent 3+ weeks in mainland China, it was a pleasure to…
Photo Essay: Shanghai Architecture
Shanghai is a fascinating city. Located on the eastern coast of China, it’s been a popular destination for international travelers and businessmen for hundreds of years. The city is very modern and evokes feelings of strength, power and wealth. While…
The Terra-Cotta Warriors
In the spring of 1974, two farmers were drilling a well and came upon one of the greatest discoveries in the last 50 years. At the time, the magnitude of the discovery was unimaginable. But as archeologists continued to uncover…
Overnight Bus From Beijing to Xi’an
“You must submit to supreme suffering in order to discover the completion of joy.” – John Calvin (1509 – 1564) We took the overnight bus from Beijing to Xi’an. We were told the 1,100km trip was going to take about…