During my most recent visit, I spent my time in the Sichuan province, bordering Yunnan in the north. This area, known for its spicy food and opera among other things, is also home to China's beloved Giant Pandas. These bamboo loving creatures are a national treasure and after spending just a few hours with them, I could easily see why!
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Happy New Year everyone! Boy what a year it was for our global community and on a smaller scale, for me! I experienced many ups and downs this year, coupled with a handful of new challenges, reasons to live and a network of family and friends that I am way too lucky to have.
Read MoreSam, the Explorer!
China is an absolutely fascinating place with an incredible amount of history, culture, and exceptional cuisine (!!) Hearing about it is one thing, but actually being there is a voluntarily admission to be transported to another world, where life flows to the interesting rhythm of the sleepy countryside and the buzzing cities.
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