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...

09.20.18

Our Very Own Ireland Road Trip!

WRITTEN BY Julie

Our problem is this: we have friends in Ireland, people who we can go to when we need an injection of the charm and coziness that I swear Ireland has in spades. But this convenience of friends situated conveniently in...

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...

09.01.18

August 2018 Month in Review

WRITTEN BY Julie

Where We’ve Been USA: Indiana (3 days) Thailand: Phuket (5 days) Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur (4 days) China: Shenzhen (Drew: 19 days, Julie: 17 days), Shanghai (Julie: 2 days) Highlights Bespoke: Did you hear that Drew...