G and Tea Review – English Afternoon tea at The Star, Sydney, Australia
Did you know: Technically, the fancy stuff we now call High Tea, was originally called Low Tea and bridged the gap between lunch and dinner in England, but if I…
How to get to Gulangyu Island in Xiamen, Fujian, China
If you want to go to Gulangyu Island, you should probably read this article first. This guide will provide you with some in-depth details on how to actually get there.…
Yun Shui Yao Tulou in Fujian, China
I’m sure you’ve heard of the Tulou buildings in Fujian, China. Typical photos show large round buildings made of soil and mud, with dark roofs and an internal circular courtyard.…
May 2024 Spring Xiamen Tea Fair: a unique holiday for tea lovers
The Spring edition of the 2024 Xiamen Tea fair is on again for 4 days in May. Read about it and learn why it's a perfect bleisure trip here.
Reading bus timetables in China
In this article, I’ll explain how to read bus timetables in China. Of all the bus timetables I've seen in various cities in China, they are all in this same…
Somerset Software Park Hotel, Xiamen – A business trip hotel
Revised 0ctober 4th 2020 This post is about one of the hotels I stayed at in Xiamen, the Somerset Software Park Hotel. Watch the video to see a tour of…
Nan Putuo Temple, Xiamen, in Fujian, China
Overview:Attraction type: Architectural, Chinese Buddhist temple, lookouts over the cityEntry is freeHow to get here: Any bus that goes to Xia Da Nan Putuo “夏大(南普陀)站” Accessibility: With help, you can…
I stayed at a Chinese Holiday Rental Apartment: Review of Xiamen Exhibition Center Hotel
Updated 25/08/2021: Unfortunately this place is no longer listed on Booking.com, but you can find plenty more places to stay in Xiamen, including the Somerset Software Park Hotel. In May…
Harbin: The ultimate winter destination for ice and snow enthusiasts
Indoor skiing, museums, ice and snow sculptures, local food, and ice cream: all the things you can do in winter in Harbin, China.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
Rothenburg is a small town in Germany with traditional architecture and cobblestone paths. It is a popular tourist destination and is often featured in travel catelogues.I am pretty sure you…
