Number One Bathing Beach

The Chinese are famous for flowery names, but this beach is actually named Number One Bathing Beach. There are five swimming beaches in Qingdao, and...

Music I Like to Work To

Since I work with words, I have to avoid a lot of music that I like during my workday. Lyrical indie music can be a...

Birdwatching

Some people travel the world to look at birds. I’ve never paid them much attention. But our hotel in Qingdao was set in the middle...

Fjord Tour: Nærøyfjord

Until very recently, the easiest way to get around Norway was by boat. Even today, you could make a strong argument that it’s the best...