The best way to get to know a country is having a few drinks with the locals. In China chances are high you will hear “Ganbei!” while holding a glass of Tsingtao beer. It’s helpful to know that gānbēi (干杯) means “dry cup” and you are expected to do bottoms up. Even more intriguing is …
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Having challenging goals pushes you in life. After visiting over 40 countries (still 150 to go) I want to visit at least one city in each province of China. So far I managed to explore 12 regions, so the good news is that there are still 22 epic areas left on my list for new …
You will remember Xiamen for its delicious seafood, the natural beauty of Gulangyu island and a cluster of UNESCO world heritage sites of Yongding Hakka Tulou. Xiamen is located in the southeastern province Fujian and it’s a nice weekend getaway. Whether you are a Shanghai expats or just traveling in China, Xiamen will not disappoint. …
I have been living in Shanghai for almost a year now. And so many people have asked me what to see and do when visiting China’s biggest city. Here is a list of some of my favorite places in Shanghai. Don’t forget to check out the google map with all locations Feel free to drop …
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White-sand beaches, azure blue water and green hills? Maybe not the first thing that comes to mind when you think about China? Well one of things I love about traveling is that it debunks myths. Welcome to Sanya in Hainan, often referred to as the Hawaii of China. I traveled here for the weekend and …
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I hope you enjoyed my article about flying Juneyao’s new Business Class on the dreamliner b787, now I also uploaded a full video review on my youtube channel. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like and subscribe to my channel if you enjoyed it 😉
Juneyao airlines 吉祥航空 received it’s first dreamliner boeing 787-9 and I was the first avgeek to fly it in business class! (not sponsored, more on how I booked it below) And with some ambient dreamliner cabin light on, I could get this wonderful view 🙂 Chilling in a full flat bed in a 2 weeks …
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Try something new every day! Well I went to a Buddhist theme park in Wuxi. Easy to reach from Shanghai by bullet train. Take Disneyland, replace roller coasters, Micky Mouse and the parade with Buddhist temples, statutes and shows. Welcome to Lingshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area. There are only vegetarian restaurants inside the park, however …
There are so many tourist attractions in Shanghai that you might miss some cool hidden gems like the 1933 Slaughterhouse! It’s located near Hailun Rd Station (metro Line 4 & 10) and entrance to this photography paradise is free 🙂 And it’s not just the slaughterhouse itself that’s worth a visit. After arriving at Hailun Rd …
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Shanghai is an exciting city full of little streets to get lost in a wonderful way during weekends. But if you need some extra greenery, a break from the concrete jungle then Suzhou is an ideal getaway, even for a day. So I challenged myself to explore a few highlights in Suzhou in 12 hours …
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