My friend’s trip to China is about to end, and this means that it was time for shopping, which is usually done at the end of the trip. Fortunately, our…

Sleeping at the newly renovated Wushanyi International Youth Hostel was nice even though I was just at the dorm rooms. My more moneyed friends had a double room for themselves….

Staying at a dormitory wasn’t such a big deal after all. Foremost among my concerns was the security of my stuff. The hostel provides lockers to keep valuables, but I…