Beijing, China
China. How do I sum up this country in only a few paragraphs? If you've been here before you will know that flat words on a screen could never bring to life the exaggerated sights, sounds, tastes and of course smells of China. It is a drastic contrast to my previous destination, Japan. Strangers will stare you right in the eye when walking down the street, even rubber necking as they walk past. Every road crossing is a tricky weaving game of chicken. The rich del...