If you know us, you know we like to get around. Sitting still is not our strong suit. Whether it’s a trip around the block or the world, we like to keep moving. From planes and trains to scooters and bikes, if it has wheels, we’ve probably ridden it. In this blog, we share the Read More
Category: China
Well isn’t that interesting?
Picture it: Shenzhen, China in 2018. The three of us are fresh off the plane from the States and have very little idea what exactly we are getting ourselves into. We had heard of “Chinglish,” the often-comical blending of Chinese and English that is the product of illogical translations. It’s very popular in print, seen Read More
Locked up and locked in
I mentioned having feels and wanting to share them when I wrote this. Now I’m going waaaaay back to before we ever went to Belize or Turkey… does any of this sound familiar? Probably not! Again, that’s my bad. Read below to find out why we left China for Europe as soon as we were Read More
BIG recap
We’ve recently been traveling A LOT but blogging un poco (a little…) well actually, nunca (never.) So here’s a quick blog to catch you up in case you haven’t been following our Insta or FB. (Take a minute and click those links so you can like, follow, subscribe, vibe, groove…whatever the lingo is. Do Read More
I’ll see you onstage!
“I’ll see you onstage!” Those four words, “I’ll see you onstage,” hung in the air as the stranger smiled and walked away from us. I stood still, in shock, after Kim handed me the sleek, black envelope containing my Valentine’s Day surprise: tickets to Cirque du Soleil! Seeing a Cirque show together was on our Read More
Mission back to happy
Back home in Hangzhou What an experience this Mission Back to Happy has been! I write this from our “home town” of Hangzhou, specifically from our friend Charley’s apartment. Booker sprawled on our guest bed, happy to be stationary for more than a half hour. I’ve had two cups of coffee and I’m kicked back Read More
Jamie’s quarantine life: the home stretch
I do enjoy the home stretch (both going home and stretching) Sure, I love adventures. I like to try exciting and new things. If there’s a wacky food to try, I’ll take one. I am an explorer of new places and a social butterfly, meeting new people. If we want to go somewhere and aren’t Read More
Jamie’s quarantine life
When I told you about my solo trip to China, I mentioned we researched other people’s experiences. We listened to their stories and watched their videos. We joined group chats of people involved in various stages of immigration: some were preparing like me, some were just landing in Shanghai. Others just started quarantine life while Read More
Journey back to the land where WE smile, China
It took us some time to figure out where we are the happiest but we’ve finally made the decision! It is finally time to end the longest vacation ever, the one that started with Operation W.I.E.R.D, parts 1 and 2. Thailand is called the Land of Smiles and it’s a lot of fun to come Read More
What floats my dragon boat
FINALLY. Finally, finally, the Dragon Boat Festival came and went. I’ve legitimately been waiting for this since we decided we were moving to China. Even though I have a healthy respect for water, being on it is one of my favorite places in the world, regardless of where in the world I am. The size Read More