Posts by: AbandontheCube
Yangzi River Cruise
Abandon the Cube navigates the perils of tourism to arrive on board a river cruise.
Travel by Train, Shanghai to Chongqing
Abandon the Cube takes to the train again to explore another city in China.
The Shanghai Financial Scene
Abandon the Cube delves into the financial realm of Shanghai's business central.
Tower Wars: Battle of the Shanghai Skyline
Abandon the Cube observes with amusement the erection of competing towers; who will win the highest tower award?
Beijing Olympic Closing Ceremony
Abandon the Cube tries to leave the city after an eventful few days in Beijing.
Baseball, Vince Vaughn and Cheap Beer
Despite a disappointing baseball game, Abandon the Cube enjoyed a celebrity meeting while at the Olympics.
Beijing Pollution, China Air Quality
Amidst the excitement of the Olympics, Abandon the Cube notes the difficulty in breathing the Chinese air.
Beijing 2008: On the Hunt for Olympic Tickets
Abandon the Cube attempts to get sold out tickets for the Olympics with only a few twists and turns.
Beijing Olympics 2008: Olympic Opening Ceremony
We went up to the Beijing 2008 Olympics on a sudden impulse. It wasn’t because we were so much swept up in the fervor as just tired of...
The Mongolian Marlboro Man
The next morning we awoke to the sounds of horses. Billig had brought in a rather large brown horse for the evening, and he had strolled...
Mongolia: Where The Wild (Mustangs) Are
Tipsy and aboard a very stubborn and slow horse, I became angry at the brute for not obeying my drunken commands to go faster. Mike laughed...
Eating Dog, Drinking Vodka: The Mongolian Way of Life
The next morning we awoke early and asked Billig about borrowing a few horses. He pulled out his cell phone and made a few calls as he...
Living in a Mongolian Yurt
Abandon the Cube experiences the hospitality and accommodations of Mongolian people.
Into the Wilds of Mongolia
Abandon the Cube finds themselves without transportation in the Mongolian landscape without a map.
The Great Mongolian Escape
Abandon the Cube renewed their visas for China with a trip to Mongolia, although it was not what they expected.
Apartment Hunting in China: Finding Home in Shanghai
Abandon the Cube experiences the ups and downs of looking for an apartment in Shanghai.
Moving to Shanghai: ATC Relocates to the Middle Kingdom
Abandon the Cube moves full-time to China, and settles in Shanghai.
Top 5 things You Would Miss the Most About America
Abandon the Cube reveals the things they miss most about America.
Exploring Xian Amidst the Dangers of Dysentery
Despite a rough start thanks to some questionable meatballs, Abandon the Cube enjoyed an exciting day in Xian.
Terracotta warriors in Xian: A Reassembled Army
Abandon the Cube visits the Terracotta Warriors in Xian.
Traveling by High-Speed Train in China: Beijing to Xian
The long, overnight sleeper train adventure was not all it was cracked up to be.
Making the leap: How We Became Cube Abandoners
From the sorrows of unemployment to the wonders of living on the road, find out how Lauren and Mike began their journey as Cube Abandoners.
