Welcome to the
Travel Branyik Blog
I’ve been traveling since 2013. I’ve been to four continents and dozens of destinations across the world and there’s still so much on the list! Check out some of the blogs I’ve written or search for a specific topic in the search bar below.
5 Simple & Authentic Chinese Recipes You Can Cook at Home
I love Chinese food. If you’re thinking “Girl,...
What To Do About The Kiwi.com Refund You Didn’t Get During COVID-19
This morning, I woke to over $900 missing from...
9 Reading Adventures to Go On During a Global Pandemic
If you're anything like me and you can finish...
Glenwood Springs Tiny Home: Staying in a Tiny Getaway
The Tiny House movement is, by now, a well-known...
A Day Trip Itinerary of Things To Do In Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs was just recently named one of...
Pick Your Own Lavender At Sage Creations’ Lavender Farm in Palisade
If you thought there wasn't any lavender fields...
Traveling from China to America During COVID-19
I haven't talked about the tense journey...
Preparing for a Hiking and Camping Trip at the Sand Dunes National Park
For Memorial Day Weekend, my friends and I are...
9 Ways to Staycation When You’re Safer At Home During COVID-19
In the age of COVID-19, many of us are taking...
An Overdue Update On Me Being in China During COVID-19
It's been a long while since I have posted...
Life in China For Foreigners & What It’s Like
China is a truly magnificent place and very...
Coronavirus Update: Things are Better & I Have a Personal QR Code
As the Coronavirus cases sink to a low, the...
How to Keep Your Sanity if You Live in China During the Coronavirus
I've been "inside" for almost a month tomorrow....
Alipay & WeChat: Why You Need These Two Apps to Travel in China
China is experiencing a huge mobile payment...
What It’s Like Living in China During the Coronavirus
This morning, I woke up to the heavy aromas of...
Heyo, I'm Kelly!
I'm a Returned Peace Corps China Volunteer, author, blogger, Content Director trying to become fluent in Mandarin Chinese. I'm living and traveling in Colorado during some of the best years of my life. Thank you for joining me on my adventures!
