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Between ten and fifteen MILLION people will visit Harbin, China this year—located at 45° North, where temperatures can reach as low as...

Calling all coffee addicts! If Starbucks is your preferred method  of caffeine ingestion, hop on a plane and head over to Shanghai, where th

Since China opened its borders to tourism within the last 50 years, it is still a mystery to many travelers. But for those who travel to the

If you are a planner, a list maker, a worrier, or just want a smooth transition abroad, this comprehensive guide (complete with checklist) s

Traveling through China is very different from traveling anywhere else in the world. This should come as no surprise since China only...

We exit the Zhangjiajie airport to a swarm of eager taxi drivers offering their services. After swatting them away, profusely reassuring...

The other night, I was out to dinner with a friend in a semi-familiar part of the city. We parted ways at the metro and I proceeded to...

For many people, October conjures up images of spiced pumpkin lattes, leaves changing colors, and Halloween preparations. In China, October

Even though Hong Kong is still "technically" part of China, it feels like a completely different world. In some ways, it is. Trave

If you have visited Asia, you can collaborate...it's just a little different than western culture. Sometimes this deters people from vis

Hey all you hikers, landscape photographers, UNESCO site chasers, and general adventurers—if you are visiting eastern China, then the Yellow

Here’s a little personal detail about me—I love budgeting. For all of my wanderlust and carpe diem-ness™, I love the peace that comes from p

Want to spend "one minute in" the most magical place in Shanghai? Join China expat blogger Cait Without Borders for a one minute g

Join us as we explore the "Little England" of China in Thames Town, a mostly empty "ghost town" right outside Shanghai.

There were a lot of things I was excited about when we decided to move to China----learning about a new culture, stretching our comfort...

Hey, y'all! My new video in my "One Minute In" series is up! Our recent visit to Zhouzhuang was absolutely beautiful. One of China's most...

Located just a short two hour bus ride from the city hustle and bustle in modern Shanghai, you can be transported back in time to one of Chi

One of city-life's greatest benefits is your proximity to a plethora of delicious food. And living in a foreign city opens up an even...

After a couple weeks in Shanghai, we were way overdue for a trip to the most magical place in China!

Well before we ever arrived in China, I started madly researching everything I wanted to see and do (is anyone surprised?). So when we disco