Destination: China

This Place is Really Old

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 | By proneymooners | Views [756] | Comments [1]

We decided to change up our mode of transportation yet again and in anticipation of some long flights ahead of us we took an overnight train from Beijing to Xi'An. It was quite slick and we actually had enough time to get a full night's sleep. When we ... Read more >

Photos: Favorite pics of China

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 | By hopehill | Flickr Photo Gallery

Zwangswärme

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 | By ollo | Views [1071]

Die Zwangswärme ist mir erstmals auf einer Heizkostenabrechnung für meine Wohnung in Basel begegnet. Und auch wenn ich Heizkostenabrechnungen nie vollständig verstehen werde, so viel immerhin war auch mir klar: Mit dieser gottlob nur einen ... Read more >

Chinese Gastronomical Treats

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 | By proneymooners | Views [852] | Comments [2]

We are surprised that this is our first blog post dedicated just to food, but better late than never. We were both so excited about the foods we would get to eat along the way and have so far aside from the times one or both of us were sick, we have really ... Read more >

The appeal

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 | By samvanneilson | Views [464] | Comments [1]

Hello everyone who reads this.  This isn't my usual blog post. Here i am asking something from you. What is that? its your voice. I have had what feels like an original thought (although i'm sure it isn't) and want to do something with it. What i would ... Read more >

Settled in Yangshuo

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 | By leanneensly | Views [388]

Yangshuo is a small town, only 2 sets of traffic lights and 1 McDonalds but it doubles or even triples its population with Chinese tourists. The scenery is absolutely lovely the limestone peaks and the Li and Yulong Rivers enhancing a lively town. ... Read more >

HOT OFF THE PRESS

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 | By samvanneilson | Views [705] | Comments [1]

Everyone i want to share my love for this world. My hard drive is FIXED! i have all my documents pictures and school work back, not to mention my movies! SO HAPPY. also i had an excellent lunch with my girlfriend after and bought a wheely chair which ... Read more >

Freiheit

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 | By ollo | Views [368] | Comments [2]

Seit einer Woche besitze ich ein Fahrrad und geniesse meine neue Freiheit. Nun sieht man mich in Shihezi über Fahrradwege und Trottoirs rauschen, wenn es sich nicht vermeiden lässt, auch mal eine Strasse benutzen; das ist nämlich gefährlich.... Read more >

Photos: Yulong River & Show on Li River

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 | By leanneensly | Photo Gallery

15 Million and Still Going Strong

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 | By proneymooners | Views [589]

Beijing is a great city, let's just get that out now.  Nerves were high as we left Hong Kong as we thought we would be leaving behind English writing, sit toilets, country music, ice cream, and good old fashion peace and quite.  Turns out we were wrong ... Read more >

Sleeper Bus to Guangzhou

Fri, 8 Apr 2011 | By leanneensly | Views [2250]

As I had posted a parcel of clothing etc to Guangzhou we had to make the 568 km trip to pick up it up so we decided it was a great opportunity to try the Sleeper Bus. Our tactic was to pay a premium price to ensure the best possible experience, so ... Read more >

Photos: Sleeper Bus to Guangzhou

Fri, 8 Apr 2011 | By leanneensly | Photo Gallery

watch this or die

Wed, 6 Apr 2011 | By samvanneilson | Views [603] | Comments [1]

here is a link to youtube. here you will see me talking into a camera for a lengthy time. Womens day. Tina's wedding Crystals birthday School Life My first and only take. lots of mistakes and a little swearing. if it doesn't make sense i'm ... Read more >

Minderheiten

Wed, 6 Apr 2011 | By ollo | Views [323]

Das ist die Mensa, in der ich regelmässig zu Abend esse, eine von vielleicht sechs auf dem nördlichen Campus der Universität. Die Mensa wird von (und unter anderem auch für) Moslems betrieben, weshalb die Gerichte mit Sicherheit „ halal “ ... Read more >

Photos: Volunteering in Yangshuo

Sun, 3 Apr 2011 | By leanneensly | Photo Gallery