Here in China, one of the many things I miss from living in the UK is heading out into the countryside to go hiking. Armed with only a hiking guidebook or an Ordnance Survey map it’s possible to find and follow thousands of trails all across the UK, safe in the knowledge that you’re heading somewhere. […]
Hiking
Turns out Hong Kong’s Lantau Island is amazing!
A former colleague of mine in Ningbo, where I used to live, once told me that every time he transferred in Hong Kong, he would make sure to leave himself enough time to leave the airport and go running on Lantau island, where the airport is based. Now, I thought him slightly crazy because: a) who […]
A spring weekend in Danshan Chisui
This article originally appeared in the February 2015 edition of Ningbo Focus. Spring is just around the corner. Soon the weather will get warmer, the days longer, and trees all around Ningbo will erupt in displays of beautiful blossom. To truly appreciate this seasonal awakening you need to get out of the city and into […]