China

Pop quiz: how long does it take to visit a factory in China? One hour, three hours? Nope! How about 2 full days? Oh, and it included complimentary accommodation, meals, drinks and even…

Have you ever over-estimated a hiking trail? It happened to me while preparing for the Tiger Leaping Gorge hike near Lijiang (China), which I was told was a 4 day hike.…

Ever wondered how people live in urban China? I’ve spent 3 months traveling from the South West to the North East of China and passed cities in several tier categories. Since China holds…

Karaoke bars are intriguing. Drunk tourists get dragged into them, locals visit them after a long night of drinking and dodgy businessmen use them for their shady business. I’ve visited…

Participating in the Chinese dog-eat-dog society made me seriously consider the (unwritten) rules and faux pas of the west. Enfin, a classic example of a  culture shock in China. I know,…

Hong Kong is a well-known pitstop for travelers heading from and to mainland China, or stopping by to get their Chinese visa renewed. I’m speaking from first-hand experience, as I…