Coast-to-coast: San Francisco to Savannah (Part 1)
This morning, we set off on our coast-to-coast journey! My plan is for us to be on the road for most, if not all,...
March 20, 2024
Last weekend, I made my way to the California Delta. The rivers and streams were vibrant and the land looked so lush. It also...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 39)
For my final post, I had hoped to share an amazing story about my last meal. Unfortunately, in my haste to make it to...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 38)
I arrived in Beijing in the evening, and it was blistering hot, nearly 100°F (36°C). When I left the metro, I worried that I’d...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 37)
For my last night in Suzhou, I enjoyed a live pingtan performance. Originating in Suzhou and often performed in the Suzhou dialect, it originated...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 36)
In the morning, I visited Shantang Street, sometimes referred to as the "First Street in Suzhou." It was constructed in the 9th century during...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 35)
The weather in Suzhou has been so lovely lately. I kid. Although, I can’t really complain. I haven’t experienced any intense rainfall since arriving...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 34)
For my last major stop in China, I'll be spending time in Suzhou. It was founded in the 6th century BC and is among...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 33)
I visited Leifeng Pagoda, constructed in the 10th century during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. This was a notable period of political...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 32)
I spent the day at Solitary Hill, located on the northwest corner of West Lake. It's the only natural island inside the lake (the...
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