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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.

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...

Easy Scrambled Eggs & Tomatoes Stir Fry – Fanqie Jidan (番茄鸡蛋)
Scrambled eggs and tomatoes stir-fry is by far...

Things Peace Corps China Taught Me About Living in China
Peace Corps China may be ending, and obviously,...

Earthing Benefits and How to Stay Grounded When Living in China
If many of you don't know much about me, I'm big...

I Got a Full Body Thai Aromatherapy Massage in China
I had just finished work for my week of...

Things to Do in Breckenridge, Colorado If You Don’t Want to Ski
I know many people have done this post already,...

Peace Corps China is Important For Cultural Understanding and Love
My name is Yin Xinyi (尹心怡). I’m not American...

How to Celebrate Lunar New Year in China if You’re a Foreigner
This will be the first time I actually decorate...

10 Things You Should Know Before Traveling to China
I don't want this to be a discouraging post...

How to Get a 10-Year China Tourist Visa in the United States
Since I haven’t had the time to explore the city...