Don’t go to China without a VPN (unless you don’t want the outside world to find you; or see the outside world)
In China, you can’t get access to the websites most of us use on a daily basis. Things like Facebook,...
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...
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...
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...
The Forbidden City (Beijing)
The Forbidden City is called such because it was for the use of the Imperial Family and their guests only...
Using U.S. Credit Cards in China? Not so much.
Using U.S. Credit Cards in China? Not so much. When I was planning to go to China, getting money was...
The Great Wall of China – Jinshanling to Simatai hike (Beijing)
When I went to China, I had planned on doing a Great Wall hike. At least until I found out...
