Adventuress Abroad

Despite the general difficulties I faced travelling throughout China’s Yunnan province, it is still one of the most picturesque places I’ve visited during my travels. During my week spent travelling around the region, my travel buddy and I probably talked to a total of five other people (I kid you not – communication was very difficult and my Mandarin non-existent). […]

I thought I’d stick with the rock theme of my last post and put a little something up about some rocks I’d seen in China. The Stone Forest (Shilin) is found in China’s Yunnan province, not far from the provincial capital of Kunming. Getting here was a challenge all on its own!  We’d attempted to visit […]

I had won the travel lottery, or so said my trusty guide book. As I attempted to shower by the light of a tiny candle, I kept my feet squarely planted on the floor, so as not to slip and fall into the squatter toilet.  The stench of garbage drifting in from outside was unmistakable. […]