My best advice to first time travelers is to not have any expectations. Expectations lead to the worst cases of "culture shock". Every...

If you've never ventured out your portion of the world, you don't realize how much of a difference there is in simple things - like...

Part advice, part disclaimer In life, sometimes we get so wrapped up in wanting to preserve the moment that we forget (or don't know how)...

People always ask me, "Why Yantai?" This is how the story began. Have you ever had an opportunity present itself and it just seemed too...

Some days adventures go wrong, some days they go right. This day was both of those. After several years of harassing a dear friend to go...

There's one thing Americans abroad know to be truth - finding food that reminds them of home is essential to one's sanity. Having lived...

That moment you're working with the #1 punk band in South Korea and you think "how did I get here?!" Have you ever been in the midst of...

A place far enough from downtown #Yantai (technically still within the borders of Yantai) to make it a special trip - but close enough to...

A place to relax and enjoy the scenery surrounded by unique architecture. One of my favorite spots in Yantai for relaxation is...

Traveling to parts of China that the average American wouldn't think to visit. When planning a trip to China, keep in mind that the...

Pandas! Baby pandas! Adult pandas! Red pandas! Do I need to say more? This place is laid out more like a zoo than anything. But there are...

The best part of living and traveling in China is the major holidays. The Lantern Festival falls during the time of Spring Festival - a 2...