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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.
How to Get a Chinese Work Visa from the Chicago Chinese Consulate
Getting a work visa for China, the company you...
Traveling Again: 5 Things I Noticed After My First Trip Since COVID
Last year was crazy and lonely. Nobody expected...
My Two Favorite Loose Leaf Tea Houses in Colorado
I am a BIG lover of tea, especially loose leaf...
Visting Youyang, Taohuayuan, & Pengshui County in Chongqing, China
It was summer 2015, and by that time, I had...
Lava Flavors: 5 Spicy Chongqing Foods in Southern China
You have experienced no spice like the spice of...
I Tried Mask Brackets So You Didn’t Have To
Mask brackets are more helpful than you think. I...
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...
Heyo, I'm Kelly!
I'm a Returned Peace Corps China Volunteer, award-winning writer, award-winning photographer, and just trying to become fluent in Mandarin Chinese. I'm living and traveling in Colorado to show people just how great this state really is (not that most don't already know). I enjoy sharing my adventures and hope you'll find some inspiration to travel to Colorado!
Latest posts
- Level8 Luggage Reviews: Honest Thoughts on the Creator and Voyageur Carry-Ons
- Viking Bags: The Best Travel Backpacks You’ve Never Considered
- Canon City Hotels, Cabins, and Local Gems Worth Booking in Colorado
- A Night Under the Stars: Riding the New Royal Gorge Route Railroad Laser Light Show Dinner Train
- Kinship Landing: Where Cozy Traveler Hotel & Local Meeting Place Intersect
