This article tells the last part of my travel to Tibet. If you didn’t read them yet, in the first two episodes you can learn about my adventures in Lhasa or virtually exploring the The holy lakes of Tibet. The day after visiting the Namtso lake we get again on the bus and start our […]
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This article is a detailed guide to the various possibilities for buying train tickets for the Trans-Siberian, Trans-Mongolian and / or Transmanchurian.
One of the common mistakes made by people starting to plan a trip on the Trans-Siberian Railway is thinking that it has a single ticket similar to that of the Eurail system. The Trans-Siberian is more than just a train: it’s a railway network that connects Moscow with Vladivostok or Beijing. Because of this, to buy tickets, you first have to know the dates that you want to travel and the stops that you’re going to make, as each route must be purchased separately.
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Need help to get you Russian visa? Click here to find out more! This article is a complete and updated guide on how to obtain a visa for Russia. In this article, we are going to cover the following points (you can click on them to jump directly to the point which interests you): Do
One of the jewels of Shanxi Province, little known to tourists, but fundamental for the cultural heritage that it brings, is Mount Mian (绵山, Mian Shan), located 137 km south of Taiyuan. It is here, in fact, that the Qing Ming Festival got started (清明节, Qing Ming Jie). Mian Shan Mian Shan, whose peaks reach
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This article was written by Based Bachelor. In Tim Ferriss’s new book “Tools of Titans”, he writes about the joys of vagabonding. Many people talk about one day leaving their normalized stations in life to see the world, but don’t. He recalls the time he’d first heard a line from Oliver Stone’s film “Wall Street,”
Guangzhou is known internationally as a city of business and production. Even Chinese people when asked about Guangzhou will say that the city is not interesting and “is only good for business”. However, there is so much more underneath that tough exterior. Hidden within is a bustling city full of history, culture, and friendly people.
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This article is a practical guide to visit Qingdao. Here what you’ll learn: Why Qingdao is one of the most famous cities in China; How to get to Qingdao; Where to stay in Qingdao; What is the best time to visit Qingdao; What to do and visit in Qingdao. Why Qingdao is one of the
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In this article I will describe my travels in the Tibetan part of Sichuan. Here’s the itinerary, if you’d prefer to “skip” directly to the place in the article that most interests you: Tibetan Sichuan – My itinerary First day: Kangding/Litang Second day: Litang/Ganzi Third day: Ganzi/Dege Fourth day: Dege/Luhuo Fifth day: Luhuo/Daofu/Tagong Hidden among
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Winter has already arrived in China, and it’s probably the worst time to come here. If you go to Beijing the gelid and ultra dry Siberian wind will destroy your beautiful skin. Shanghai isn’t better as the humidity will get inside your bones and you’ll be unable to get rid of it for weeks. If
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In this article I’ll tell of how you can get to the Vietnamese city of Lao Cai on foot, crossing the border at the Chinese city of Hekou, focusing on my personal experience and my feelings on the day I crossed. I hope that by reading this article you’ll want to travel slowly and lose
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If you find yourself in Shanxi province, you can’t miss visiting Mount Wutai, located near the city of Xinzhou. Xinzhou (忻州, Xīnzhōu) is a medium-sized city located to the north of Shanxi Province, about 90 km from Taiyuan. Mount Wutai (literally “five plains” where 五 means “five” and 台 “flat”） is located to the east
There I was. I maneuvered myself in this situation on purpose unknowingly following the first rule for starting a bicycle tour: Just tell everyone that you are going on a bicycle tour. Repeat it. Until they believe you. You don’t have to believe that you are capable of doing it. You just keep telling it
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There are choice benefits to residing or exploring the Guangdong province of southwestern China. It could be the fool-proof access to Hong Kong and Macau territories, the subtropical climate, or the pleasures of metropolises such as Guangzhou and Shenzhen. However, those common reasons are weakened after experiencing the beauty of Huizhou. Nestled along the coast
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For four years I’ve regularly found myself in China for long or short periods, and like anyone in China for study or work, I try to tour the country as much as possible. Many times the biggest problem when planning travel in China is booking a train ticket, and not just because of the high
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Once used as a military outpost during the Dutch East Indies colonial era, Magelang still maintains the legacy of its military past by being home to the only National Military Academy in Indonesia. However, it never ceases to amaze tourists with its beautiful scenery, the hospitality of its locals and its tranquility, cool air, and
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Do you think about traveling the world – and especially Asia – solo? As a female? Are you already doing it? Are you worried by all these questions that friends and family members ask about the dangers of the world might be true, and that it’s not safe to travel solo? I’ve been there. I
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Huanglong (黄龙) is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in China. Located in the north of the Sichuan province 380 km from Chengdu, it is without a doubt an essential visit in Western China. The main attraction is the chain of natural pools filled with completely transparent water that run along the Yellow Dragon
This article is a practical travel guide for visiting the Qinghai province, one of the most interesting provinces in China due to its natural beauty and cultural diversity. In it, you will find: Basic information on the Qinghai province; Reasons to visit Qinghai; When to visit Qinghai; Places to visit in Qinghai; Suggestions for visiting
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Il Museo di Ordos Excited about having seven days off for Guoqingjie (the holiday of the Republic), I decide to organize my trip along with a friend: I go to the ticket office and ask the agent to book two tickets for any destination in Inner Mongolia worth visiting. I take the pink tickets that
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Video: Transsiberian 2009 produced by Lluis Jané (yes, the one with long hairs it’s me). I’ve already discussed in a previous article how to plan your trip on the Transsiberian Express. Itinerary: Trans-Mongolian (Moscow-Beijing) with stops in Irkutz and Ulan-Bator. Goal: Reach Beijing in 23 days, that is before our return flight will take off!
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