Advice on Visiting Beijing for 72 Hours

Last updated on April 16th, 2021 at 06:22 amIn February, 2016, we made our first trip to China via the little known free 72 hour Chinese transit visa on our way to Australia. We bought two roundtrip tickets, one from Boston to Beijing on American Airlines for just $600, and two additional roundtrip tickets from Beijing…

Tips on Visiting the Great Wall of China

Last updated on February 5th, 2025 at 12:53 am The Great Wall of China is epic, partly because it’s the largest man made structure in the world. The centuries old fortification twists and turns over the mountains, offering an array of picturesque vantage points. It’s an attraction that pictures simply can’t do justice. Here are…

Alex and Bell are standing on a pathed section of the Great Wall of China with mountains and the wall trailing along them in the background

How To Make Your Business Trip Romantic

Last updated on February 20th, 2024 at 11:46 pmBusiness trips can be tough on any relationship, especially an expat marriage. The stress of having to jet off while leaving your partner behind, or alternatively dragging them around for the duration of the trip, is enough to ruffle the feathers of both parties. However, this doesn’t…

Sandakan Death Marches, A Tribute to Aussie POWs

Last updated on December 31st, 2022 at 03:06 pmI’m always amazed at how few people realise that Australians have also fought in all the major international wars dating back to World War I. We’ve experienced immense tragedy like so many other nations over the insanity of human conflict. The lesser known Sandakan Death Marches are…