This spring I had the opportunity to take my family on the trip of a lifetime. We spent two weeks visiting friends of ours who live in Xi’an, China. Our friends, who are teachers, have lived in China for the last 12 years and were able to use their knowledge of the language and culture to serve as amazing tour guides. This allowed us not only to experience China’s impressive historic sites but also to live outside the typical tourist experience and engage in an authentic Chinese experience.
