In what was one of my most fun trips to Hong Kong to date, I managed to cram in more excitement that ever before. Three out of the eight days I was there saw me hiking on Hong Kong island, one saturday involved a full-day boat trip to beaches I’d […]
Tag: China
The Many Faces of Tianjin (R)
Tianhou Temple (R)
Thought not nearly as famous as the eponymous Tsingtao Brewery (at least to foreigners), Qingdao’s Tianhou temple is also a nice little stop in the city. Built originally in 1467 during the Ming Dynasty, the oft-restored temple manages to retain a nice atmosphere even with crowds of tourists pouring through. […]
Hot Dippity Dog! (R)
This one’s not gonna be pleasant for some of you. In what seemed to be a common theme in Shandong province, I found this in Qufu: As far as I can tell, only one animal was harmed in the making of this post.
Z! (R)
My first day in Tianjin and first full day back in China, I stumbled across this place: In a city known largely for its historic foreign quarters, why not an Anglican church turned cafe showing a Spanish movie with Chinese subtitles? Odd move, Tianjin. Cool though.
Yak Butter Candles: Smells Like Yak (R)
Yak Butter Candles: Smells Like Yak Yak butter remains for me both the smell and taste of Tibet. At every temple, yak butter candles burn endlessly and release this strong (cloying) aroma into the air. At every restaurant, tea mixed with yak butter can be had for a pittance. What […]
Hey there! I'm Stephen, this is my travel blog, and that's me in the poofy hat.
I'm a photographer / writer traveling since 2008, and I've been doing my best to visit amazing places.
My current focus is Central Asia, because for a hiking and camping enthusiast it's as good as it gets.