Diving into Peking Duck at Duck de Chine

WRITTEN BY Drew

Is there a better place for Peking duck than Beijing? This legendary dish originated in Beijing in the 14th century (when Beijing was referred to as Peking, hence the name) as a dish for the Emperor of China in the...

10.11.18

The Top 5 Tips for New Expats

WRITTEN BY Drew

You’ve signed the contract, sold most of your furniture and cancelled your utilities. With a signature and a handshake, you’ve agreed to take a leap into the unknown. You’re moving abroad. Uprooting...

09.18.18

Shenzhen’s Wacky Luohu Commercial City Mall

WRITTEN BY Drew

Shenzhen does not have a shortage of malls. There are dozens dotted around the city, with more under construction. They are modern and flashy, filled with name brands and Western luxury goods. Nike, H&M, Apple,...

09.13.18

Our Guide to Sea World, Shenzhen (and no, not THAT Sea World)

WRITTEN BY Drew

I might as well get this out of the way early – Sea World Shenzhen has nothing to do with Shamu or the SeaWorld Parks. Rather than an aquatic wonder world, this Sea World is a buzzy, energetic section of the...

08.28.18

We’re Moving Again! This Time, We Are Heading To…

WRITTEN BY Drew

That’s right. Never ones to stay grounded for too long and always willing to embrace change, we’re off once again. This time around though, the cultural shock won’t be quite so severe. Because we are...

08.20.18

Reasons to Travel the US by Train

WRITTEN BY Drew

Decisions, decisions. Sometimes, the hardest part about getting from A to B is actually how you’re going to do it. These days we have all manner of modes of transport to choose from, and how we pick the right one...

08.13.18

The Pavilions Phuket: An Oasis in Thailand

WRITTEN BY Drew

Our trip to Phuket was not well conceived or expertly planned. No surprise there. After a month of baking in the humid summer in China, we wanted to get outta town. On a lazy weekend at home in front of our...

07.18.18

Exploring Yangshuo, China: From Cruises to Cooking Classes

WRITTEN BY Drew

Yangshuo, China is all about being outdoors. The landscape, with the winding Li River cutting through the jagged, karst mountains as far as the eye can see, is why people come here. You can cycle, hike, head out on a...