I headed to the bus station, because, like an idiot, that’s where I assumed one would pick up the bus. … More
Author: sinestor
Originally from Los Angeles/Long Beach, California, I spent a year teaching English in China and exploring its amazing landscapes and commuities. My focus is on festivals and holidays.
Guilin
Warning: this is a ‘whining’ post. You would do well to skip it. —————– To all those naysayers who said, … More
Hong Kong – Big Buddha
On Wednesday after a Western-fusion breakfast at Wan Tsui, John and I took the subway to Lantau Island to see … More
Hong Kong – Lamma Island
Everyone I have ever met, from my first grade teacher to that homeless guy on the Qibao subway, has told … More
My first domestic flight – Xiamen to Shenzhen
If you want to see the New China, go to the Airport. If you want to see the real China, … More
Hakka House
Be careful what you wish for: I wanted to experience something other than the built-up glitzy shopping mall known as … More
Xiamen – Nan Putuo Temple
The next day I met another Steve, from Berlin. I should mention most of the Westerners I’ve met in China … More
That ain’t Gargamel
Xiamen and Gulangyu
After a week in Shanghai, it was time to take high-speed rail 700 miles south for some fun in the … More
Train to Xiamen
Domestic flights are so inexpensive in China, traveling by train usually isn’t that much less. But flying from one city … More
My China Year 