One of the most unforgettable places I’ve ever visited is Longji—also known as the Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces—tucked high in the mountains of southern China. Getting there isn’t as simple as hopping off a bus or driving into town. You hike. At least a mile, [...]
One of the greatest adventures of a lifetime is venturing into rural China to witness life unfolding in its purest form. Far from the towering skylines and high-speed trains, the countryside holds a rhythm all its own—one shaped by tradition, hard work, and connection to [...]
In markets across China, where the sounds of bargaining mingle with the scent of sizzling street food, there’s another, quieter rhythm—one that speaks of patience, skill, and cultural heritage. It's the steady hum of treadle sewing machines, worked by the nimble hands of street tailors who [...]
Some mornings stay with you forever. This photograph was taken on one of those unforgettable mornings in Greenland, where the icebergs float silently, and the sky decides to put on a show you could never plan for. I woke up early that day, bundled up, camera [...]
There’s something magical about cooking over an open fire—and nothing says "camping" like roasting dinner on a stick. Whether you’re a kid toasting your first marshmallow or a seasoned camper whipping up shish kebabs, stick cooking is one of the easiest, most fun ways to [...]
For me it seems like Christmas and New Year were just yesterday. When I got out my calendar to see when the next holiday was, I was shocked to see that Valentine's Day is just two weeks away. Valentine's Day is one of my favorite [...]
What a great holiday. I know that nowadays it has become a greeting at the end of a phone call to say, “I love you”. To me, Valentine's Day is set aside to not only say it, but to show it. And what better way [...]
Now that the weather is warming and spring is here it time to starting thinking about camping trip and all the delicious thing that go with those memorable trips. My dad was the best at sourdough bread. Anyone that knew him talked about the best [...]
When I was just a kid, I did not know bicycle riding would become one of my favorite hobbies. I have always said riding in a car is too fast and walking is too slow — but biking is just right. After being on the road [...]
BEIJING, China — On my first trip to China, which was about ten years ago, I was told that the Chinese people eat everything that has legs except a table. Long ago, the people were so poor that they ate anything they could find that [...]
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