Super 8 Sleep

Stayed at the Super 8 near that crazy hutong area in Beijing last month. The place was...fine. Cheap, functional. But the wifi was a nightmare! Seriously, slower than dial-up. I tried everything, rest...

Lost My Ball Near the Pagoda

So I'm heading to the Tianzhu Country Club Golf Course next week for a round. Heard the course is stunning, especially around the 15th hole near that giant pagoda. My question is, does anyone know the...

Grandma's Kitchen: Best dish?

I'm heading to @Beijing next month and stumbled upon this place, Grandma's Kitchen, online. The photos look amazing, especially the dumplings. But the menu is ALL in Chinese. Anyone been there? What's...

Navigating PEK?

So, I'm flying into Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) next month. I've heard horror stories about the sheer size of the place, like, getting lost is practically a rite of passage. My flight...

Giant Pandas & Ming Vases?

So I finally made it to the National Museum of China in Beijing, wow, it's HUGE. Spent hours wandering through the ancient bronzes, jaw-dropping porcelain, and calligraphy that felt like it had storie...