China’s depth in culture and history in unparalleled. The country boasts a staggering variety and richness of sights; urban, spiritual, and wild. I’ve traveled to 10+ provinces and regions of China, but mostly before I had this site. Stay tuned for more posts below in the future!
Qufu, China is a small but ancient town 550 kilometers south of Beijing in Shandong. This province is famous for three things: Qingdao beer, Tai Shan (Mount Tai), and Qufu, the hometown of Confucius. The Temple of Confucius Qufu is the largest and most important Confucius temple in the world, and together with the adjoining …
Read moreVisiting the Cemetery of Confucius and Temple of Confucius, Qufu, China
Almost exactly 10 years ago as I write this, I left my home in Canada to go traveling and teach English in China. I had traveled extensively before that, but this was the first time I was leaving on a one-way ticket. It was a path that eventually led me to Taiwan, where I still …
Read moreA Night on the Peak of Tai Shan, China’s Holiest Mountain
