rachel meets china

• Living in Beijing vs. Guangzhou 18 hours ago Beijing and Guangzhou are two of the biggest cities in China. While they share many similarities, they offer two completely different experiences – everything from the culture, traditions, weather, people, and expat life will vary. Whether you’re moving to China or just traveling here, these...
• A Guide to Coron: Palawan, Philippines 5 days ago Coron is a little town on the southern part of Busuanga Island in the Palawan Province of the Philippines. Located 30 minutes away from the Busuanga Airport and nestled right into the coast, it’s surrounded by dozens of beautiful islands and lagoons and is a popular place to go diving and...
• The Best Places To Take Photos of The Forbidden City 3 weeks ago The Forbidden City, located right in the heart of Beijing, is a must-see when you visit the capital city of China. The ancient Imperial Palace of China, called Gùgōng (故宫) in Chinese, is a popular tourist location and covers a large area, so it’s best to do some planning before you go to...
• 10 Books That Gave Me The Travel Bug 1 month ago A large number of books I’ve been reading recently (especially in the last few years) have been about traveling. Who doesn’t love a good travel book – a story that introduces new places and takes you far away? I’m always curious about other people’s experiences; where they go, who they...
• 2018 In Review 2 months ago 2018 has been a big year! I turned 25. Traveled to several new countries and many cities in China. Tried new things. Learned more Chinese. Said goodbye to my kindergarten students and moved to Beijing. And I finally went home to the U.S. after almost a year and a half of being gone. I wanted […]

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