Saturday, November 5th I awoke very early in the morning to catch a 7 AM bullet train to Dandong, China along with the rest of our group plus our Chinese friend. Situated on the banks of the Yalu river, Dandong is the largest border city in China and responsible for half of North Korea's trade. Upon arrival in Dandong, a large statue of Chairman Mao was present outside of the … [Read more...] about A Train to See North Korea

Adapting to a different culture can lead to some fun, awkward, and rewarding moments. It is hard to predict which one will happen next, but each one is a learning experience. We have now been in China for three months. In those three months, countless moments of hilarity have passed us by. A favorite story of mine happened early on in our journey, when we still had problems … [Read more...] about Fun Moments in China

October 7th, 2016. It's a beautiful day temperature wise. The skies are a bit overcast, but regardless, the Chinese are out and about. From pre-dawn until late evening, long after the sun has set, the streets and parks will be crawling with locals. I board the usual bus along with the company of many eyes; my fellow passengers are staring. Is my shirt inside out? Is there … [Read more...] about A Stroll Through Dalian