Wishing wall and the home of Mary (Turkey)
Near Ephesus (Turkey), you can visit what is supposedly Mary’s home (based on study of an old book; many people...
Stay in a Japanese temple with Buddhist monks
If you are in Japan, one thing you can try as an unusual experience is staying in a shukubo. These...
Cost for 8 full days in Beijing and Xi'an (including airfare from Chicago, hotel, attractions) < $1500. How?
I travel a lot. Well, as much as I can afford with the time and money I have available. There...
Tirta Empul – a fresh-water spring water temple in Bali
Pura Turta Empul is a water temple in Bali with beautiful grounds. It is surrounding a fresh water spring. Tirta...
Chinese Jade Factory – a forced diversion in China
If you go on any tour while you are in China, you are nearly guaranteed to go to a Jade...
Speeding through the night (Chinese bullet train); Chinese train info
Walking around Xi’an, you can see some strange things. I saw someone pickup their dog and put it in a...
Dancing with strangers at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Xi’an, China)
In Xi’an, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda has a fountain show at noon. It is near the city wall as...
China’s Forbidden City – Hall of Clocks
Beijing’s Forbidden City is not only an historically important reminder of China’s Empire days, but also houses museums now. One...
Cambodia visa/evisa and Siem Reap airport information (in/out)
First, if you decide to get an e-visa before going to Cambodia (maybe to see Angkor Wat, below) – make...
