We have now reached the point in this “travel notebook” that we have arrived in Beijing: China’s grand capital. Here is a selection of photos over which you can peruse before our journey continues. We will leave the hustle and Read more…
This post is a continuation of my journal entries from our six-week expedition to China this summer. If you didn’t read the introduction to this series, you can read it here. Date: 7/3 Location: Jingshan Park (景山公园), Beijing (北京) Dragons runs a Read more…
This post is a continuation of my journal entries from our six-week expedition to China this summer. If you didn’t read the introduction to this series, you can read it here. Date: 7/2 Location: Xiangshuihu (响水湖), a village outside Beijing and beside Read more…
This post is a continuation of my journal entries from our six-week expedition to China this summer. If you didn’t read the introduction to this series, you can read it here. Date: Day 5 | 7/2 Location: Xiangshuihu (响水湖), a village outside Beijing Read more…
This post is the beginning of my journal entries from our six-week expedition to China this summer. If you didn’t read the introduction to this series, you can read it here. Date: Day 1/2/3 | 6/29 – 6/30 Location: Onboard Read more…
Hello Off the Silk Road readers! It has been just over a week since I have returned from an amazing six-week journey in China, and now it’s time to bring the journey to you via the blog. But first, a brief Read more…
Hello from a JetBlue A321, where I’m passing my 24th hour of traveling. I’m pleased to announce that the group has made it safely onto US soil! It’s been an amazing trip—thank you to all those who made it happen Read more…
Here are some photos from our final few days in China, including Bao Xiang Temple, and the old village of Shaxi. Enjoy, and see you soon!
We’re in Jianchuan, a small town where we spent (most of) the night after traveling on a semi-nigt bus from Kunming. Tbe bus arrived at 2 a.m.! We’re going to Shaxi today, where we will spend two days before heading Read more…
After class today, I hopped on a bus and took the long way home. I didn’t really care what time I would come back; I wanted to savor our last few day in Kunming. Starting tomorrow, we will travel to Read more…