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A collection of our trips around the world to enjoy authentic food and more.

Shangri-La Day 6: Chasing Gods & Giants of Meili Snow Mountain and Shika Snow Mountain

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Our final day in Shangri-La is marked by the grand finale, the crescendo of our week-long journey through this highland paradise – standing before one of the world’s most majestic and mysterious mountain ranges. The Unconquerable: Meili Snow Mountain 🙏 To be clear, this is not a climbing guide. The Meili Snow Mountains are, in […]

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Shangri-La Day 1 – Arrival & Ancient Town: Exploring Dukezong, Where Prayers Become Gold

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We arrived in the morning. The moment we stepped off the plane in Shangri-La—at 3,300 meters above sea level—the air felt thinner and crisper. The number is one thing; the slight dizziness in our heads is another. So, our first order of business was to settle in, take it easy. We checked into our hotel,

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Chengdu Part 4: Face to Face with the Giant Buddha of Leshan & Local Eats

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World’s Largest Stone Buddha High above the roaring confluence of three mighty rivers—Min River (岷江 Min Jiang), Qingyi River (青衣江 Qingyi Jiang), and Dadu River (大渡河 Dadu He)—sits the planet’s largest stone-carved seated Buddha🎬. Officially named Jiazhou Lingyun Temple Giant Maitreya Stone Statue (嘉州凌云寺大弥勒石像), and also known as Lingyun Giant Buddha (凌云大佛) or Maitreya Statue (弥勒大像),

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Revisiting Shanghai: Exploring Yuyuan Garden and Local Food Highlights

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In the fall of 2024, we found ourselves back in Shanghai and are excited to introduce you to one of the city’s most cherished attractions – the Yuyuan Garden. Of course, we’ve also brought along plenty of food highlights from China to share with you today! We start the day at a hotel in Shanghai’s

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Huangshan Day 2: Discover Hongcun’s Ancient Beauty and Rustic Flavors

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Welcome back to part two of our journey to Huangshan! In our last instalment, we explored the majestic mountains, gave you some hiking tips and introduced you to the culinary delights of Anhui Province and the Huangshan region. Today I’m taking you to Hongcun, one of the most famous and undoubtedly the most beautiful villages

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