When you think of China, tropical beaches, colourful cliffside homes, and coffee vans by the ocean probably aren’t the first things that come to mind. But that’s exactly what I found on Lian Island (连岛), just off the coast of Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province. I hadn’t even heard of Lian Island until I stumbled across a few photos…
I recently took a drive from Lianyungang to Nanjing, but instead of sticking to the highway like I usually do, I decided to take the backroads. It wasn’t the fastest way, but it ended up being much more interesting. This route took me through rural villages, quiet countryside, and unexpected local moments that I never…
When most people imagine public toilets in a foreign country, they expect the worst — dirty stalls, lack of toilet paper, maybe even a questionable smell. But in China, the public toilet system is surprisingly well-organized, clean, and often far more advanced than what many visitors expect. Whether you’re walking through a park in a…