Pursuing Pingyao
In the ancient city of Pingyao, a UNESCO site in China‘s Shanxi province, fellow Canadian travel writer Hillary Duff and I went off the beaten path to pursue the world’s best […]
Tag Archives: China
More magical than Disney
Intrigued by Disney’s new “Pandora — The World of Avatar” attractions? Why not explore the real thing that inspired the movie and theme park? In China, I discovered rock formations […]
Hiking in China
If you haven’t been to China, you might fall prey to the stereotype that the country is just huge traffic-filled, smog-ridden cities. You’d be wrong. Some of the most spectacular […]
Say lychees: Becoming a celebrity in China
Interesting things happen when you travel off the beaten path. When you go to places where tourists are scarce, you see more interesting things and have more interesting experiences. […]
The tea that caused a diplomatic crisis
Published today in Montecristo Magazine, is my story about Big Red Robe tea. One of the most expensive teas in the world, it supposedly triggered President Nixon’s temper during his inaugural visit […]
Hong Kong layover
If you travel anywhere in Asia, you’ll most likely go through Hong Kong. This is particularly true if you’re Canadian, as Hong Kong is a major Asian hub for Air […]
