My Top Favorite Parks in Shenyang
I am not much of a city girl. I grew up in a very small town in a rural part of Germany where there is green everywhere. That was a…
Journey to Gansu – Jiayuguan Fort
If you have read the article Journey to Gansu – Mogao Caves, you should have deduced I’m a big fan of Gansu Province. Today’s article about Jiayuguan Fort will confirm…
Journey to Bangkok – Muay Thai
On my recent journey to Bangkok, I was able to enjoy the city to the fullest. One experience I made while in this fascinating destination was witnessing a Muay Thai…
Ice-Skating in Shenyang
Isn’t winter great? Hot chocolate, tea, or Irish coffee (if you are over the legal drinking age and so inclined). Going skiing on various slopes around town. Eating Hotpot until…
Best Hotpot in Shenyang
The observant reader has probably already discerned (from articles such as my introduction to Xita part 1 and part 2, or from my overview of halal food in Shenyang) that…
Markets of Shenyang – The Definitive Guide to Wu’Ai Market
As mentioned in the article Markets of Shenyang – Foodstuffs, this town has no shortage of places where you can shop. The trick with markets in Shenyang is that you…
How About a Cup of Tea – or 20?
Chinese emperor Huizong (from the Song dynasty) reportedly once said: “Teas vary as much in appearance as the different faces of men.” I actually couldn’t agree more. When I first…
How to Waste Your Time and Money in Bangkok
Bangkok is a fantastic city. It is not for nothing that millions of tourists flock there every year. But that being said, sometimes, the place can be a little bit…
What’s in a Name? Shenyang Through the Ages
A recent article I did entitled Shenyang's Districts – Where Do Their Names Come From? seemed quite popular. A lot of people contacted me after I published it, asking whether…
Biking Through South Korea – Must Not Miss Sights
In the articles 3 Lies and 3 Truths about Biking through South Korea and Biking Through South Korea – Plan vs. Reality, I have told you a little bit about…
