Asia

Cost for 8 full days in Beijing and Xi'an (including airfare from Chicago, hotel, attractions) < $1500. How?

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

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...

India – Making tea in the street

Freshly made chai in India

Beijing, China – what to do, bring, see, know

Beijing Attraction info: Temple of Heaven  Forbidden City – not written yet Summer Palace A power line runs through it...

Angkor Wat archeological area

Angkor Wat in Siem Reap Cambodia has numerous archaeological wonders and beautiful carved stone artwork.