CHINA
Country Overview:
"A land of contrasts, where ancient traditions meet rapid modernization, and delectable cuisine coexists with complex political realities."
My seven-year journey in China, from May 2013 to August 2020, was a whirlwind of experiences. I taught English, pursued my Master's in Politics & Foreign Policy at the prestigious Tsinghua University, and immersed myself in the media landscape at China Today and Xinhua News Agency. Beijing was my home base, but my travels painted a vibrant tapestry of China's diverse landscapes and cultures: the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, the historic city of Xi'an, the tropical paradise of Sanya, the unique blend of East and West in Macau and Hong Kong, and countless other destinations in between. From savoring the exquisite flavors of regional cuisines to navigating the intricacies of daily life under a distinct political system, China left an indelible mark on me.
Cheap hot pot place was amazing
Choose spicy or non spicy broth, choose what you want to cook, then go for it.
It’s been 11 months but I’ve finally found the equivalent of the Peruvian dish ‘Lomo Saltado’.
Notable difference, it came with white rice instead of fried rice. Meat and fried potatoes in the same tasty brown sauce with some onions and tomatoes. Upon taking my first bite, memories of Peru flooded into my mind as I reminisced about many late evenings inside of Peruvian 'Chifas’. And yes, I’m going back for more tonight.
Tasty little hole in the wall place I stumbled upon
Dish on the left is fried fish with pumpkin fritters and the right is a hot pot style pork with cabbage
Went to a super tasty restaurant called ’*Read the Chinese characters*’
You picked all the kebabs / veggies you wanted, sat down, they cooked it, then brought it to you. Like a high end ‘Chuan’ place