Hot pot on a train, absurd or amazing? We all know of sushi train, by far one of the best inventions for semi-fast food ever. Not only is there a huge novelty factor, but I am sure any sushi-train restaurant owner will tell you it increases their sales because people …
What I learnt walking the Great Wall of China
Walking the Great Wall of China is one of those must-do items that is on everyone’s list who heads to China. Who wouldn’t want to walk one of the largest and most impressive structures that man has ever built? What I didn’t want to do was battle the crowds and …
$5 Feast – Soup Noodle with Meat and Veg, Xi’an
I fell in love with Xi’an after only being there for 20 minutes. It was raining, and yet the place felt vibrant and alive. There was an energy that immediately sucked me in. One morning, I woke up early and decided to head out for a random walk around the …
Shanghai Dumpling Cooking Class and Tasting Tour – Review
Who doesn’t love dumplings? I certainly have a soft spot for a fantastically made dumpling, especially the ones with soup in the middle. Shanghai is one of the best places in the world to get a variety of different types. Over the centuries, different cultures from around China have merged …
Han Tang Inn Hostel, Xi’An, China – Review
I was a little nervous about arriving in mainland China for the first time. Everyone had mentioned to me that if you didn’t speak the language it would be very hard getting people to understand you. This is a situation I have run across many times in my travels, but …