Rather than buy a lot of souvenirs when we travel, we like to collect a type of memory that we can still take everywhere we go but won’t take up room or make us want to sell it…so we get a tattoo! We easily decided we should get tattoos in Thailand If you’ve read about Read More
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Convenient location and creative drinks at Haploid
A couple weeks ago we went out to dinner with our good Chinese friend Marshall. Marshall lives here in Shenzhen and knows some really cool places. Some of these places require a hefty taxi fare or multiple transfers on the metro. They are definitely worth the effort, don’t get me wrong. But then there are Read More
We’ll always remember the elephants in Thailand
We love going places. Even after we’ve arrived in a new place, before long, we’re thinking about going to another new place! We haven’t been in China a year yet but when we had vacation from school, we were very excited to hop on a plane and see Thailand. We’ve tried to take pictures to Read More
The Cabaret was…ok!
Thailand is popular for several things: milk tea, pad Thai noodles, mango sticky rice, longtail boats and beaches. We were crossing things off our Thai to-do list and knew we wanted to see a fancy show that might include some lady boys. So far, our experiences had mostly been amazing. While in Phuket we heard Read More
We’re burning money today
It’s a hazy Friday and Kim and I have the day off from school. Today starts Qingming Festival, where Chinese families celebrate and honor loved ones who have died. Family is very important here year-round and this festival gives everyone a chance to physically honor the dead through a few rituals: families sweep tombs and Read More
Managing the bucket list
We just enjoyed Chinese New Year, a glorious month off of school where we could travel, lounge and enjoy a much quieter Shenzhen. That month off is an oasis in the desert of teaching English. The Chinese people traditionally return to their hometowns during this holiday. We could tell that many of our city neighbors Read More
I’ll Mofork my money right over for those shoes
When I see them, I will know. I’ve needed new shoes for a couple months now and have been half-heartedly looking. There’s a Li-Ning store near our Walmart and I’ve waltzed through, waiting for a pair of shoes to catch my eye. I knew I wanted a domestic brand, not something popular in the States Read More
Tango with mango sticky rice
It’s no secret I have a sweet tooth. If I have just eaten lunch or dinner, I probably want dessert. If I have just eaten dessert, I may want additional dessert. I can’t hide my love for chocolate, fruit and froyo so I’ve decided to embrace it. I also welcome any chance to try new Read More
Pepper Lunch: Sizzle-It-Yourself!
Only the Walters Gang would leave the United States to move to China, vacation in Thailand and while there find a great Japanese restaurant, Pepper Lunch. While staying in the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok we found a mall bursting with activity and places to eat. This mall offered food from around the world, it seemed. Read More
We’ve gone dental in China!
Part of the attraction of coming to China – or leaving the US, depending on how you look at it – is more affordable health care. With the unknown costs of health insurance premiums, copays and prescriptions that change often, it’s nice to be someplace with more standardized pricing. You can learn the cost of Read More