I love Asia. I love its oppositeness to everything familiar in the West. I love its kinetic energy, its relentlessness, and yes, its “weirdness.” The fact is, Asia is only weird to westerners because
10 Things to Eat, See & Do in Bali
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is exactly what it sounds like — a nature reserve and temple complex with more than 340 long-tailed macaques roaming freely. These enterta
Shanghai Express: Gotham in Asia
I didn’t expect to like Shanghai so much. It was simply a gateway from Guam to Zhangjiajie and those majestic “Avatar” mountains. After 10 days in rural China, I was ready for a few nights in the city
Tianmen Mountain National Park, Zhangjiajie, China
[slogan]Ninety-nine turns in less than seven miles and I feel fine![/slogan] An hour jaunt from Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and we were standing on another of China’s breathtaking mountains, Tian
Win a China Getaway
I love giveaways as much as I love travel. This is my chance to give back to you, loyal reader! I want you to enjoy China as much as I did, so I’ve partnered with some awesome sponsors to give away th
The Humans of Bali (PHOTOS)
This woman is the owner of a thriving coffee farm in Bali. I took her picture before I knew that. I simply saw her cooking over a hot stove and was intrigued by her face and her work. I’m glad I found
My 15 Favorite Travel Experiences
I didn’t visit every destination on my 2015 bucket list this year, but that’s just fine. I’m more interested in quality travel than in quantity. This is perhaps why I don’t travel full-time. I grounde
The Magic of Guilin, China (PHOTOS)
[slogan]Our boat sliced through the foggy waters and even though we couldn’t see our hands in front of our face, the driver sped on.[/slogan] It was far past sunset and we were traveling to our B&
Zhangjiajie National Park: 30 Photos That Will Make You Pack Your Bags and Go
If you ever wanted to live inside a Maxfield Parrish painting, then book the next flight to China. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is simply one of the most ethereal pl
7 Things You Need to Know About China Travel
I’ve traveled throughout Asia, but China is its own beast. Having just spent 2.5 weeks in China, I compiled a list of the most important travel tips for smooth travel. See photos of China’s “Avatar” M