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Before we go on an adventure we all have our demons. So with the countdown clock ticking to D-Day one would naturally expect a certain level of excitement to be […]
So Rui shows up with her sister Xiao Xiao and after introductions they take me out to a local restaurant to sample the legendary Chengdu hot pot or ‘Huo Guo’. […]
The mindlessness of mobile phone overuse is a well-worn topic these days. It is however, something that has in recent years, accelerated in China to the point of being a […]
So I’m chatting to my friend Zhen Lei Wei aka Eric, when he mentions that he’s been over to the UK. “Oh really,” I reply with interest “Where did you […]
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Mongolian Sunset by Andy Smart https://justturnleft.com “Andy Smart quit the UK ten years ago and now lives in Beijing. So far he has visited half…
So we’re packing our things the day before the trip. Our inventory is an interesting one. We have bags of dried hawthorn, mango and dates, two whole roast ducks for […]
Names have been changed in this article and dialogue has been translated into English. A recent advert by the cosmetics company SK-II telling the story of China’s ‘sheng nu’ or […]
2008: I remember it clearly like it was yesterday. The route from the apartment to Tsinghua University would take me through the warren of narrow streets, alleyways and dirt tracks […]
Just Turn Left at the Mountain – Trials & Tribulations Meandering Across Chinese Borders by Andy Smart With zero Chinese speaking ability and minimal planning, Andy’s story starts with […]
I must say I miss working in the smaller towns around China; magical amazing days of initiation into TEFL that will forever stay close to me. The attitude and way […]
Bike Stats: • Bought: 2007. Used nearly every day though placed in storage for two years. • Back wheel: Now on third. 1st was stolen, 2nd damaged (see below). • […]
To accommodate the rapid growth of Beijing and in a bid to reduce the number of cars, the subway system is also expanding. A good friend Wang Chun Guang who […]
I’ve always hoped that one day I can take a friend who’s just arrived in China to my local underground Chaoshifa supermarket just to see the look on their face. […]
We all have our favourite spaces to go to when we need time to ourselves. If I get the chance I’ll always head up to the Silver Mountain pagodas. Found […]
Welcome to part two of Andy’s friendly little list of travelling tips. So you’re about to hit the road. Nice one on that but what kind of trip are you […]
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