Wow. There I was, on National Day (9th of the 9th) in Pyongyang watching the biggest spectacle on earth, well asides the four yearly FIFA World Cup Final that is. You’ve heard a lot about the Mass Games and you might want to go to watch it. My advice is simple – do it. Get Read more about Watching the Mass Games on National Day in the May Day Stadium, Pyongyang, North Korea[…]
I’ve now been to China officially 18 times, and it was only recently on my 17th visit that I decided to travel without a visa in advance and check out the system for getting a visa on arrival. My first trip to China in 2007 was to Beijing and I had my visa in advance. Read more about How to Get a 72 Hour China Visa at Beijing Airport[…]
Believe it or not, but until recently I had never done tandem cycling before! You might have read my adventures cycling in places like Montevideo, Soweto and Taiwan, but China was the place where my girlfriend and I first hopped on a tandem bicycle! We were backpacking in the Guangxi Province of China and staying Read more about Tandem Cycling In Yangshuo, Guangxi Province, China[…]
A recent travel highlight was being in Chongqing during the Chinese “Dragon Boat Festival” this year. It was mid June. I stayed in the excellent, highly recommended Green Forest Hostel and they were having a rice leaf dumplings night in the hostel so I joined in of course. It was great fun. First of all Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Making Rice Leaf Dumplings in Chongqing, China[…]
A lot of backpackers will have been to Siem Reap in Cambodia for sure – it’s even on a popular “backpacker’s trail” due to its proximity to Angkor Wat, but it’s nice to go against the flow in Siem Reap and head away from the main bar strip, known as Pub Street. I may have Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: The Tuk Tuk Bar, Siem Reap, Cambodia[…]
More free internet tips today for you on Monday’s Money Saving Tips as I scour the streets of Hong Kong looking to get online. Here are 6 places in Hong Kong to get FREE internet. 1. MTR Stations Some of Hong Kong’s MTR Stations have free internet portals for public use. While there are not Read more about Monday’s Money Saving Tips: 6 Places in Hong Kong to get FREE Internet[…]
On my recent Jiangxi Villages Tour, after visiting Jiangling we headed to one of the small villages in the Jiangxi Province to walk around. The historic village of Xiaoqi is worth a look, it’s totally tranquil. By the way Xiaoqi is pronounced “Chjshau Quee” (that’s the best I can do!). This village is split into Read more about Jiangxi Villages Tour: Tranquil Xiaoqi Village, Jiangxi Province, China[…]
While the first part for the hike from Timpohon Gate to Layang Shelter was basically just a stroll in the park – walking through a forest, climbing upward slowly with views of trees, soil and rocks, the next bit got steeper and slightly more challenging. It was also misty and therefore the first part of Read more about Climbing Mount Kinabalu in Borneo: Day 1 Part 4 – Layang Shelter to Laban Rata[…]