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Unexpected Connection at the Temple of Heaven: Culture, Community, and the Marriage Market in Beijing

Visiting Ann of Green Gables

Visiting Ann of Green Gables

Staying Healthy While Traveling: My Journey from “Vacation Eating” to Mindful Choices

Christchurch

The Biggest Adventure in Life is to Follow Your Dreams

How to Maintain Your Weight While Traveling: A Guide to Healthy Habits on the Go

The Joy of Making Dumplings Together: A Heartwarming Chinese Tradition

The Joy of Making Dumplings Together: A Heartwarming Chinese Tradition

Life on the Amazon

Life on the Amazon

Napier

Napier

On to Auckland

On to Auckland

Biking in the Netherlands

Biking in the Netherlands

Lifestyle Living

Lifestyle Living

The People of Peru

The People of Peru

Queenstown

Queenstown

The Mighty Put Put Truck: A Farmer’s Best Friend in Rural China

The Mighty Put Put Truck: A Farmer’s Best Friend in Rural China

Staycation – A New Way to Vacation

Staycation – A New Way to Vacation

Exploring Amazing Thailand: Culture, Nature, and Unforgettable Experiences

Exploring Amazing Thailand: Culture, Nature, and Unforgettable Experiences

Salt from the Sky: A Visit to the Maras Salt Mines in Peru

Salt from the Sky: A Visit to the Maras Salt Mines in Peru

Visits Landmarks in Paris

Visits Landmarks in Paris

DIY Fire-Breathing Dragon for Chinese New Year: Fun Craft for Kid

Caves and Caves of Mushrooms in France

Caves and Caves of Mushrooms in France

Eat Like the Chinese: The Power of Vegetables in a Healthy Diet

Cowboy Caves of the Redd Family: A Glimpse into Utah’s Ranching Past

Cowboy Caves of the Redd Family: A Glimpse into Utah’s Ranching Past

Bike Ride to Versailles

Bike Ride to Versailles

The Ultimate Bike Adventure: My RAGBRAI Experience and How Group Activities Make Exercise Fun

The Ultimate Bike Adventure: My RAGBRAI Experience and How Group Activities Make Exercise Fun

The Biggest Adventures in Life is to Follow Your Dreams

The Biggest Adventures in Life is to Follow Your Dreams

Out with Reading History Books and in with Traveling to History

Out with Reading History Books and in with Traveling to History

The Delight of High Tea: A Royal Tradition with Friends

The Delight of High Tea: A Royal Tradition with Friends

A Paradise Found: Exploring Coconut Island in Thailand

A Paradise Found: Exploring Coconut Island in Thailand

Maden’s Real Homestay in Cambodia: From Survival to Hospitality

Maden’s Real Homestay in Cambodia: From Survival to Hospitality

Chinese Farmer Market Key to Fresh, Delicious and Nutritious Food

Chinese Farmer Market Key to Fresh, Delicious and Nutritious Food

Chinese Food Can Be a Fun Adventure

Chinese Food Can Be a Fun Adventure

Flavorful and Weight-Loss-Friendly Products That Make Healthy Eating Enjoyable

Celebrating Lunar New Year

Celebrating Lunar New Year

China – Exploring China though Adventurous Cuisine

China – Exploring China though Adventurous Cuisine

Rotorua, New Zealand

Rotorua, New Zealand

The World’s Biggest Holiday Begins January 31st and Ends Feb 15

The World’s Biggest Holiday Begins January 31st and Ends Feb 15

Peru: The Capital of an Amazing Ancient Culture

Peru: The Capital of an Amazing Ancient Culture

Temple Square Winter Wonderland: A Magical Holiday Experience in Salt Lake City

The Origins of Halloween: A Journey Through History and Traditions

Walking on Rainbow Bridge: A Rare Memory Before Lake Powell’s Waters

Walking on Rainbow Bridge: A Rare Memory Before Lake Powell’s Waters

Unexpected Stories, Unforgettable People

Unexpected Stories, Unforgettable People

Exploring Country Life in China: A Journey Through Simplicity and Resilience

Exploring Country Life in China: A Journey Through Simplicity and Resilience

Inspiring Story of Amanda de Lange: Founder of Starfish Foster Home in Xi’an, China

Inspiring Story of Amanda de Lange: Founder of Starfish Foster Home in Xi’an, China

Weight Loss on the Go: How to Stay on Track While Traveling

Modern Matchmaking in China’s Parks: A Unique Tradition

Modern Matchmaking in China’s Parks: A Unique Tradition

Adventures in South Africa

Adventures in South Africa

Exploring South Africa

Exploring South Africa

Nature’s Patience: The Timeless Beauty of the San Juan River Canyon

Nature’s Patience: The Timeless Beauty of the San Juan River Canyon

Kidnapped Cambodia Escapes and become Airbnb Host

Seeking Excitement on Wheels

Seeking Excitement on Wheels

Amazing French Chateaus

Amazing French Chateaus

Sparking a Love of Travel

Sparking a Love of Travel

Living the Life She Wished She Could’ve Lived

Living the Life She Wished She Could’ve Lived

Arrowtown and Lake Wanaka

Arrowtown and Lake Wanaka

A Hug from the Heart of the Amazon: A Journey of Connection and Wonder

A Hug from the Heart of the Amazon: A Journey of Connection and Wonder

Adventure in the Dreaded Middle Seat of a Plane

Exploring Chinese Hot Pot and Barbecue: A Unique Dining Experience

Exploring Chinese Hot Pot and Barbecue: A Unique Dining Experience

Brighton’s 4th of July Parade: A Heartwarming Celebration in the Wasatch Mountains

Brighton’s 4th of July Parade: A Heartwarming Celebration in the Wasatch Mountains

The Bridge on the River Kwai – History, Legacy, and Why You Should Visit

The Bridge on the River Kwai – History, Legacy, and Why You Should Visit

Fun at Hyland Hotel in Monticello, Utah 1950’s

Fun at Hyland Hotel in Monticello, Utah 1950’s

Life on Ice: Inside an Antarctic Research Station

Life on Ice: Inside an Antarctic Research Station

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Travel is an Amazing Adventure

Travel is an Amazing Adventure

China – The Forbidden City Rolls Out Welcome Mat

China – The Forbidden City Rolls Out Welcome Mat

A Moment of Innocence and Reverence: A Child’s Prayer Before the Buddha

A Moment of Innocence and Reverence: A Child’s Prayer Before the Buddha

Europe has Delicious “Fast Fresh” Foods

Europe has Delicious “Fast Fresh” Foods

A Journey to Mongolia: The Church’s Growth and Humanitarian Work

Food Creates Travel Memories

Food Creates Travel Memories

Hobbiton

Hobbiton

Water Calligraphy at the Summer Palace: A Fleeting Art with Lasting Meaning

Water Calligraphy at the Summer Palace: A Fleeting Art with Lasting Meaning

Ancient Voices on Stone: A Journey Through Utah’s Rock Art

Ancient Voices on Stone: A Journey Through Utah’s Rock Art

Discovering the White Temple of Thailand: A Modern Spiritual Masterpiece

Discovering the White Temple of Thailand: A Modern Spiritual Masterpiece

Beyond Ice and Glaciers: Experiencing the Majestic Beauty and Culture of Greenland

Beyond Ice and Glaciers: Experiencing the Majestic Beauty and Culture of Greenland

Everyday Beauty: A Haircut in a Hidden Alley of China

Everyday Beauty: A Haircut in a Hidden Alley of China

A Journey to Freedom: A Story of Hope and Gratitude

A Journey to Freedom: A Story of Hope and Gratitude

The Southern Alps

The Southern Alps

Traveling in China

Traveling in China

Finding Joy in Exercise: How Biking Became My Path to Health

Finding Joy in Exercise: How Biking Became My Path to Health

On to Nelson

On to Nelson

Riding Across Iowa: My RAGBRAI Journey and Weight Loss Transformation

Riding Across Iowa: My RAGBRAI Journey and Weight Loss Transformation

A Scenic Journey Around the Great Salt Lake: 8 Unforgettable Stops

A Scenic Journey Around the Great Salt Lake: 8 Unforgettable Stops

New England in Autumn: A Scenic Journey Through Fall Foliage and Coastal Charm

New England in Autumn: A Scenic Journey Through Fall Foliage and Coastal Charm

Celebrating a Traditional Chinese Wedding

Celebrating a Traditional Chinese Wedding

Spirit Houses of Thailand: Sacred Shrines of Protection and Tradition

Spirit Houses of Thailand: Sacred Shrines of Protection and Tradition

Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

Shifting Islands

Shifting Islands

China and Interesting Country

China and Interesting Country

Planning the Perfect Weekend Mini Vacation

Planning the Perfect Weekend Mini Vacation

Thames, New Zealand

Thames, New Zealand

Te Anau and Milford Sound

Te Anau and Milford Sound

How I Fell in Love With Lobster: A Birthday in Boston

How I Fell in Love With Lobster: A Birthday in Boston

Exploring the Longji Rice Terraces: A Hidden Gem in Rural China

Exploring the Longji Rice Terraces: A Hidden Gem in Rural China

Dunedin & the Otago Peninsula

Dunedin & the Otago Peninsula

Life on the Amazon

Life on the Amazon

Peru: The Capital of an Amazing Ancient Culture

Peru: The Capital of an Amazing Ancient Culture

Christmas: A Time of Special Traditions from Around the World

Christmas: A Time of Special Traditions from Around the World

A Day at the San Diego Botanic Garden | Explore Encinitas’ Natural Wonder

A Day at the San Diego Botanic Garden | Explore Encinitas’ Natural Wonder

Healthy Habits from China: What Americans Can Learn from Their Lifestyle and Food Choices

Taking the Ride of a Lifetime

Taking the Ride of a Lifetime

Exploring the Wonders of Thailand: Culture, Food, and Natural Beauty

Before Machu Picchu: Exploring Lima’s Ancient Pyramid Huaca Pucllana

Before Machu Picchu: Exploring Lima’s Ancient Pyramid Huaca Pucllana

Invercargill

Invercargill

Vacationing with a Purpose

Vacationing with a Purpose

High Adventure at the Hole in the Rock

15 Lessons from the Chinese Lifestyle

Exploring Longji: The Stunning Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces of China

Exploring Longji: The Stunning Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces of China

Exploring the Rich and Unique Culinary Traditions of China

Exploring the Rich and Unique Culinary Traditions of China

The Beauty of Wildflowers in the High Alpine: A Ranger Kid’s Perspective

The Beauty of Wildflowers in the High Alpine: A Ranger Kid’s Perspective

Seeing the Netherlands From A Bike

Seeing the Netherlands From A Bike

Celebrating Chinese New Year in China

Celebrating Chinese New Year in China

Peru: The Capital of an Amazing Ancient Culture

Peru: The Capital of an Amazing Ancient Culture

Reflections from Greenland: Nature, Inuit Culture, and Arctic Beauty

Reflections from Greenland: Nature, Inuit Culture, and Arctic Beauty

Into the Mystical Highlands of Peru

Into the Mystical Highlands of Peru

Healthy and Delicious Asian Chicken Salad for Potlucks and Holiday Meals

Healthy and Delicious Asian Chicken Salad for Potlucks and Holiday Meals

A Love for Travel

A Love for Travel

China – Adult Recess – Amazing, Inspiriting, and Fun

China – Adult Recess – Amazing, Inspiriting, and Fun

New Zealand Epilogue

New Zealand Epilogue

A Step Back in Time: Discovering Nauvoo, Illinois

A Step Back in Time: Discovering Nauvoo, Illinois

Two Wheeling in France

Two Wheeling in France

Wellington

Wellington

Lessons from the Great Wall: An 82-Year-Old Blind Man’s Journey

The Enduring Art of Street Sewing in China: A Testament to Tradition

The Enduring Art of Street Sewing in China: A Testament to Tradition

Bring in the Lunar New Year

Bring in the Lunar New Year

Beijing – Temple of Heaven

Beijing – Temple of Heaven

Peru, an Amazing Country

Peru, an Amazing Country

Tulip Time in Holland

Tulip Time in Holland

Biking the Loire

Biking the Loire

The Stars are out at Temple Square

The Stars are out at Temple Square

Newspaper Rock: Messages from the Ancients and Memories from My Childhood

Newspaper Rock: Messages from the Ancients and Memories from My Childhood

Traveling Utah

Traveling Utah

South China Countryside

South China Countryside

Food Creates Special Memories When You Travel

Food Creates Special Memories When You Travel

Glen Canyon Dam: Where Water Meets Wonder

Glen Canyon Dam: Where Water Meets Wonder

Adventures in the Northwest

Adventures in the Northwest

Embracing Self-Love and Reprogramming for Health: My Journey to 200 Pounds

Greenland’s Enchanting Icebergs

Greenland’s Enchanting Icebergs

God Bless America

God Bless America

Fiordland – Doubtful Sound

Fiordland – Doubtful Sound

Beauty on the Path in France

Beauty on the Path in France

Waitomo, New Zealand

Waitomo, New Zealand

Farmers Market a Real Highlight of the Loire Valley

Farmers Market a Real Highlight of the Loire Valley

Whitianga, New Zealand

Whitianga, New Zealand

Inhaling the Beauty of Autumn

Inhaling the Beauty of Autumn

China – American Youth Capture the Hearts of Chinese

China – American Youth Capture the Hearts of Chinese

The Women with the Longest Necks – Meeting the Karen Long Neck Tribe in Thailand

The Women with the Longest Necks – Meeting the Karen Long Neck Tribe in Thailand

Beautiful Gardens in the Chateaus

Beautiful Gardens in the Chateaus

Sunrise Over Ice: A Greenland Morning I’ll Never Forget

Sunrise Over Ice: A Greenland Morning I’ll Never Forget

The Royal Ritual: Inside the Love Life of the King Penguin

The Royal Ritual: Inside the Love Life of the King Penguin

10 Key Insights Into Traditional Chinese Food Culture

10 Key Insights Into Traditional Chinese Food Culture

Discover Hidden Gems: Staycation Adventures on a Budget

Discover Hidden Gems: Staycation Adventures on a Budget

Fear Bound in Amsterdam

Fear Bound in Amsterdam

Celebrating Spring Festival in China: A Personal Experience of the Lunar New Year Tradition

Celebrating Spring Festival in China: A Personal Experience of the Lunar New Year Tradition

Longi Rice Terrace in China’s High Mountains and the Women with the World’s Longest Hair

Longi Rice Terrace in China’s High Mountains and the Women with the World’s Longest Hair

Dunedin to Christchurch

Dunedin to Christchurch

Healthy Lifestyle in China

Healthy Lifestyle in China

Tracing My Ancestral Roots: A Journey Through England’s Past

Tracing My Ancestral Roots: A Journey Through England’s Past

Recess for Grown-Ups: The Inspiring Exercise Culture at Beijing’s Temple of Heaven

Recess for Grown-Ups: The Inspiring Exercise Culture at Beijing’s Temple of Heaven

Family Life in China: Generational Care and Changing Traditions

Family Life in China: Generational Care and Changing Traditions

Plowing with Heart: A Glimpse into Rural China’s Agricultural Traditions

Plowing with Heart: A Glimpse into Rural China’s Agricultural Traditions

Feeding the Hunting Dogs at Chateau De Chevery

Feeding the Hunting Dogs at Chateau De Chevery

A Window into Peru — An Amazing Country

A Window into Peru — An Amazing Country

Arctic Dreams: Capturing Greenland’s Enchanting Sunrises and Sunsets

Arctic Dreams: Capturing Greenland’s Enchanting Sunrises and Sunsets

A Sunset to Remember on the West Coast of Iceland

A Sunset to Remember on the West Coast of Iceland

A Visit to the Beautiful Chinese Countryside

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