Destination: China

Temples and temperature

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 | By avant-garde_chauvintist | Views [528]

Wrapped in two jackets, a scarf, gloves, a sweater, a hat, socks, and sneakers, I set out to find enlightenment. I visited the Lama Temple today. I only have one class on Thursdays, and I've been meaning to get to some of the sites I haven't visited.... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Buying Useless Items in Xi'an

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 | By ye-travels | Views [919]

My dad had only been in China five days when we were briefly separated from him in the backstreets of Xi'an Muslim Quarter. Separated long enough for him to get his hands on a tiny terracotta warrior for 10 yuan. We forgave him his indiscretion and ... Read more >

Tags: i should have known better!

On Top of the World in Lhasa

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 | By thestunnings | Views [2489]

We finally made it to Tibet, despite the lack of information, misinformation we kept running across in China. We arrived on the 28th of October, via a 44 hour train ride from Chengdu. Being the clever, sneaky little duo we are, we made it into ... Read more >

Tags: culture, tibet

It's happened twice now.

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 | By avant-garde_chauvintist | Views [661] | Comments [1]

It's embarrassing to admit. Stories and warning are constantly shared about it. I don't even like tea. I've been scammed for tea twice. The first time I was shopping at a bookstore in a particularly touristy part of Beijing. This girl scared ... Read more >

Tags: Scams & Robberies

Tibet

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 | By rprip | Views [782]

I can't believe we made it to Tibet! It seemed to be impossible but we met a tour agent who gave us a permit and booked our tickets. Air China all the way. Airport was a breeze except when we had to go back to check the knife we used to cut our ... Read more >

Tags: adventures, tibet

Cuartos privados

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 | By guillermoafonso | Views [741] | Comments [2]

Cuartos privados Olvidaros de bares multitudinarios, discotecas con escenarios, restaurantes de 500 mesas... aqui eso no triunfa. Los karaokes aqui se llaman KTVs, solo tiene cuartos privados para fiestas privadas. Los chinos se lo pasan pipa cantando ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Happy Halloween!

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 | By cmbryant912 | Views [773] | Comments [3] | Video

Happy Halloween you bloody Americans!!! Although the Chinese normally don't celebrate this so-called holiday our hostel is an exception. 2 for 1 beers all night long. Where you at, dad? We're opting not to drink because we are really tired and I want ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Gallery: Shanghai

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 | By avant-garde_chauvintist | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Biking in Yang Shuo

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 | By emadilema | Photo Gallery

Qingdao (Ching Dow)

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 | By cmbryant912 | Views [4572] | Comments [3]

This is our last night in Qingdao. It was once occupied by the Germans for 99 years so it has a little Bavarian touch to it. Some cool European architecture and it's surrounded by six beaches. But it is as cold as it is in Germany right now so it's useless ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

On the roof of the world!

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 | By an_oliver | Views [1916] | Comments [3]

26.10.07: - Today is our last day in Nepal & I spent most of my time updating the blog. In fact I set a new record in the Internet cafe of 5 hours, hilar! Both Drew & I then went to the Radisson to have dinner with Catherine, Terry & Anne.... Read more >

Tags: mountains, tibet

My darling Penny Ping

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 | By nomadnorrie | Views [1267]

"Oh my darling Penny Ping, I shall love you forever, for you taught my heart to sing." No I didn't make that up. I heard that tonight shortly after I had sat down to have dinner in a local restaurant. I'd ordered vegetable and rice soup ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

Psst. Wanna buy a Rolex?

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 | By bundynbeaches | Views [1180] | Comments [1]

Pack a healthy sense of humour Avoid air travel in October. The fog will cause you grief a lot of the time. It's a good time to go check out the Great Wall though. Trains are a safe, efficient and comfortable way to go (if you get a soft sleeper). ... Read more >

Tags: Travel Tips

Les Montagnes Jaunes

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 | By chacha | Views [425] | Comments [2]

J'ai un peu douté, un peu hesité avant de sauter dans un bus pour Hangshan, Les montagnes jaunes. Je ne parle pas chinois, qui plus est j'arrive à bon port souvent au petit bonheur la chance car je ne peux même pas lire les directions, et la difficulté ... Read more >

Tags: adventures

Biking around YangShuo

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 | By emadilema | Views [1132]

Cherie, Rod and I finally met up again in Yang Shuo which is a small town outside of Guilin - and this time we have managed to actually find a relatively small town to chill out in!! For the first couple of days we did exactly that - chill out, read books, ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures