Blog Author - Margaux Schreurs

Freezing Your Bum Off: World-Renowned Harbin Ice Festival 2019 Is Now On
Figuring out how to escape Beijing's cold is always a challenge, but one way to escape it is to completely freeze your limbs off in what is basica
5 New China-Centric Books That Make Great Christmas Presents
It’s that time of year again, but have you done your Christmas shopping?
Xiamen: A Breezy Getaway to China’s Other Historical Harbor Down South
Thanks to its mild climate, historic sights, beaches, and fresh seafood, Xiamen is a popular destination for Chinese tourists. Throughout history, it...
Day at the Museum: Exploring Beijing's Best Collections
Just because you’ve been to one Beijing museum, definitely doesn’t mean you’ve seen them all.
Guangdong Heritage: Visiting the Diaolou Around Kaiping
As the ancestral homeland for many overseas Chinese, Guangdong has a very rich history.
Hong Kong Day Tripper: Find Some Peace on Lamma Island
Lamma Island has a completely different vibe from that of Hong Kong Island, despite being a mere 20-minute boat ride away from Central Station (pi
Words and Phrases That Have a Different Meaning in Beijing
Our city is one of a kind. You know how we know that? Because when we go home and try to explain things to people, they just don't quite get it.
Ningxia Provincial Government Restaurant: Lamb, Cumin, And More Lamb
Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is strongly influenced by flavors traditionally associated with the Hui people, one of China’s 55 ethnic minorities.
Ko Tao: Catch Your Breath on Turtle Island
Thailand’s Ko Tao, also known as Turtle Island, has the best of both tropical worlds: incredible beaches made to lounge on and deep blue waters pe