"Tell the story of the mountain you climbed, Your words could become a page in someone else's survival guide." ~ Margan H. Nucholo Sunday ended the weekend and also concluded my getaway to Zhangjiajie. In this small city of big wonders, my last day included a visit to Tianmen Mountain. While the entire weekend was filled with incredible sights, this part of the trip brought an unexpected highlight. In truth, I did not expect to be as captivated as I was, and Tianmen Mount

“I yearn for mountains I haven’t seen...” On your tour of China, Zhangjiajie is not a place to be missed. Fondly referred to as a small city but of big wonders, Zhangjiajie does not disappoint visitors and locals alike. A UNESCO world heritage location and home to many natural wonders, Zhangjiajie is well-known for much of its captivating landscape. With towering rock pillars, architectural feats, and lush canyons, this small city tucked away in China’s Hunan province has

“The world is big, and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark.” ~ John Muir One of the biggest, if not the biggest, holidays celebrated in China is Chinese New Year. The Year of the Pig was welcomed in high form with festivals, ornate lantern displays, fireworks and more at the official turn of 2019, February 5. The city of Shanghai was a sea of red—the color of wealth, fortune and luck. For the first third of February, many natives and expats alike journey b

“Travel broadens our perspectives. Suddenly, the palette with which we paint the story of our lives has more colors.” ~ Rick Steves We are just a few weeks into the new year; 2018 has been swept away by the newness of 2019. Are you still holding strong to resolutions? Perhaps you are simply flowing with the year. No worries. In this sparkly new year, there are still plenty of opportunities to do extraordinary things, break bad habits to start prosperous ones, and engage