Destination: China

Back! Possibly...

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 | By chinapies | Views [906] | Comments [1]

Hey y'all, I'm thinkin' about comin back to Worldnomads coz gouglge groups ain't all it was cracked out to be...  So I'll try to transfer all my googlegroups stuff over dis way, and if it's not too painful, I shall from henceforth cease use of evilgoogle ... Read more >

Tags: Scams & Robberies

On the way to myHotel

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 | By mh71 | Views [813]

As I stepped out of the airport, the first thing got to me was the weather. It was like -2 degrees celsius. Note: - Getting a taxi is not a problem in Beijing. The only problem is communicating with the driver as many taxi drivers are not able to communicate ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Gallery: The Visit :)

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 | By avant-garde_chauvintist | Photo Gallery

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Wed, 9 Jan 2008 | By avant-garde_chauvintist | Views [1661]

Ok. I know I've been a slacker as far as this bit of literary enjoyment is concerned. But if you'll indulge, I'll explain. Lauren and Big Gretch visited and that time was consumed with classes, rearranging classes, and many many touristy things.... Read more >

Tags: Family

Arriving at the Airport - PART THREE

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 | By mh71 | Views [3188]

- Beijing Capital International Airport - Yes. After a very long planning at last I have arrived in Beijing, China. The moment I stepped out of the plane into the terminal I felt a sense of relief and that everything ... Read more >

Tags: Airports

Gallery: private

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 | By mh71 | Photo Gallery

Arriving at the Airport - PART TWO

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 | By mh71 | Views [2121]

Okay, I walked pass the Immigration check point smoothly without any problem and the timing was perfect to board the plane. The flight, MALAYSIA AIRLINES No. MH370 was waiting for us at Gate C35 that night. As we walked pass the free duty shops in ... Read more >

Tags: Adrenaline

Gallery: Christmas with the kids

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 | By whatkatydid | Photo Gallery

Survivor China

Sat, 5 Jan 2008 | By cmbryant912 | Views [692] | Comments [2]

It's been awhile since we wrote last so excuse us for our memory deficiency. Let's see, I believe we left off in Lijiang , where we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. We met two Americans on the last day we were here and it was heaven on Earth. Dali ... Read more >

Tags: Mountains

ShanHaiGuan

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 | By nomadnorrie | Views [2454]

Trying to organise a place to stay in ShanHaiGuan before buying the train ticket caused a lot of confusion at my hotel. The day before leaving I wanted to book accommodation, that day the only English speaking staff member was not working. Trying to ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Lijiang to Yangshuo

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 | By cmbryant912 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: ShanHaiGuan

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 | By nomadnorrie | Photo Gallery

Playa Salamando

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 | By adventure_monkey | Views [948]

The slippery wet boulders I was crawling over made it difficult for me to keep my balance as I kept my eyes peeled for crabs darting behind rocks.  A fairly impressive wave came crashing in, giving my face a refreshing spray of cool water.  The day was ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Shopping for Lederhosen

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 | By adventure_monkey | Views [2161] | Comments [1]

Jubilation and beer flowed through my body in equal proportions and I could tell my new-found friends felt the same way as we thrust our heavy steins together for the umpteenth time.  Beer spilled everywhere but it didn’t matter. We were standing ... Read more >

Tags: festivals, party time, travel

The Pinch

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 | By adventure_monkey | Views [621]

“The Pinch” is an ancient technique passed down through the generations.  It dates back to the earliest days of thinking men.   “The Pinch,” for those of you who are confused – most likely everyone – is the instant process of halting ones urine in mid-... Read more >

Tags: Laughter