Author: rachelmeetschina
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The Best Things To Do in El Nido, Palawan
When asking for recommendations about visiting the Philippines, everyone told me I absolutely had to go to El Nido. El Nido is a little town in the northern part of Palawan Island, and it’s quickly becoming a popular tourist destination in the Philippines. With beautiful islands and lagoons, as well as great beaches to lounge…
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Living in Beijing vs. Guangzhou
Whether you’re moving to China or just traveling through, Beijing and Guangzhou will definitely pop up in your research. As two giant economic and cultural hubs, Beijing and Guangzhou are both highly developed and have a lot to offer for expats wanting to live in and explore China. As two of the biggest cities in…
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A Guide to Coron: Palawan, Philippines
Coron is a little town on the southern part of Busuanga Island in the Palawan Province of the Philippines. Located 30 minutes away from the Busuanga Airport and nestled right into the coast, it’s surrounded by dozens of beautiful islands and lagoons and is a popular place to go diving and snorkeling in the Philippines.…
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10 Books That Gave Me The Travel Bug
A large number of books I’ve been reading recently (especially in the last few years) have been about traveling. Who doesn’t love a good travel book – a story that introduces new places and takes you far away? I’m always curious about other people’s experiences; where they go, who they meet, what they learn. Here…
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2018 In Review
2018 has been a big year! I turned 25. Traveled to several new countries and many cities in China. Tried new things. Learned more Chinese. Said goodbye to my kindergarten students and moved to Beijing. And I finally went home to the U.S. after almost a year and a half of being gone. I wanted…
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Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall
Two hours outside of Beijing you’ll find a magical little place called Gubei Water Town, which is connected to the Simatai section of the Great Wall. With hot springs, beautiful bridges, and charming little cafes, you’ll quickly fall in love with Gubei. One day is enough time to see the town and hike the Simatai…