Updated: March 2024. This is a practical guide to booking accommodation in China, including how to to choose a good hotel and what to expect when staying in a hotel in China. As a seasoned China traveller, I’ve stayed in…
What to Eat in Beijing: 8 Local Foods to Try (+3 For the Adventurous Foodie)
Wondering what to eat in Beijing? I’ve got you covered. Beijing is a must-see location for any first-time visitor to China. As the capital city, it has a wealth of cultural and historical sites to discover. Of course, everyone’s heard…
Postcard from Beijing
I took a career break towards the end of 2023 and headed to Asia for a long-term trip. My first stop was Beijing, the capital city of China, where I spent two weeks. Hotel Horror We got off to a…
Visiting Zhangjiajie: A Detailed Travel Guide
Zhangjiajie is famous for its spectacular and unique mountain scenery. The towering rock pillar formations of Zhangjiajie really are a sight to behold. They might look a little familiar, because Zhangjiajie was the inspiration for Avatar’s floating Hallelujah Mountains. It’s…
On the Mary Queen of Scots Trail
I spent a month road-tripping around Scotland in the autumn of 2021. As a big fan of Mary, Queen of Scots, I was really excited to visit the places that formed the backdrop to her fascinating life. You’ll be glad…
How to Use Alipay in China
Last Updated: March 2024. If you’re planning to travel to China, then Alipay is an essential app. Alipay will be your main method to pay for things in China as a traveller. In this post, we will cover how to…