Articles - Sophia Dooly

My Recent Work

Selected Writing Samples

A selection of original, unpublished travel stories exploring China's landscapes, cultural heritage, and lesser-known experiences. These pieces reflect my developing work as a travel writer and are available for editorial consideration.

Camping Beside The Great Wall of China • 26th October 2026

The Great Wall, After Everyone Leaves

Selected Writing Sample • 26th October 2026

The River Was Never Empty — A Night at a Jungle Camp in Borneo

At a remote jungle camp in Malaysian Borneo, a seemingly tranquil river concealed a world far wilder than I could have imagined. When a flashlight revealed crocodiles lurking beneath our stilt houses after dark, I began to understand that the jungle's greatest mysteries were often the ones hiding in plain sight.

Camping Beside The Great Wall of China • 26th October 2026

The Great Wall, After Everyone Leaves

Beijing Review Article • 15th April 2021

The Unofficial Feline Guards of the Palace Museum- China.org.cn

Behind the imposing walls of Beijing’s Forbidden City, an unexpected group of residents has made the former imperial palace their home: its cats. Drawing on firsthand research and exploration, this feature uncovers the stories of the Palace Museum’s feline inhabitants, offering a fresh perspective on one of China’s most iconic cultural landmarks.