The guys at HostelBookers came up with a great idea for sharing stories and photos. To keep it going, I've been tagged by Albino of I Wander to join in Hostelbookers 7 Super Shots! To participate, I must choose a photo in each of seven pre-chosen categories, write a short description of each, then nominate […]
A Celebration of My Blog Anniversary and New Year!!!
I can't believe that I just hit my one year mark in travel blogging and I’ve also been on the road for nine months now. My first few entries??never fails to make me smile because of the grammatical errors that I’ve decided not to edit to remind me of how much I’ve improved. My first […]
Photo of the Week: Life in Beijing Railway Station
I took this shot inside West Beijing Railway Station while waiting for the train bound to Nanning on my way to Vietnam. The primary means of long distance travel in China is the train. If you are going to Beijing from another Chinese city or leaving Beijing to go to another Chinese city, the […]
12 Photos (reasons) why you should visit Beijing, China
Beijing is a vibrant mix of history and modernity. It takes time to enjoy everything that Beijing City has to offer. If you only have a few days to spare, you can highlight your Beijing trip by visiting the top 10 attractions or doing the top 10 things in Beijing. In that way and in […]
Beijing Zoo: The biggest Zoo in China
The Zoo of Beijing is indeed large, full of all kinds of animals, and it will take you a whole day to have a full trip. So, if you were a fan of animals, you may want to spend a whole day in it, but if you want to experience something special in Beijing, zoo […]
Photo of the Week: A Father’s Joy
This picture was taken at the Summer Palace in Beijing, China. I was moved by this scene… Notice the real joy on the face of the Father while he was looking at his child. It conveys that human happiness does not depend on material things. SPECIFICATION: Camera: Canon 450D F-stop: f/6.3 Exposure time: 1/80 […]
Summer Palace: Imperial family’s summer house
When I finally saw the Summer Palace in Beijing, China, My impression is that nature is the function of this place. The summer palace has varied scenery and a more natural feel with lakes and trees. Bus transport is available and all the taxis know this destination. I went to Summer Palace using the subway […]
Land public transportation in Beijing, China
Beijing is a transportation hub and has a well laid out network of roads, railways and a major airport. Commuting in Beijing should be the least bothersome issue in a visitors mind. The city has convenient transportation links, extending in all directions. The well laid out rail and road network enables one to have a […]
Photo of the week: The admirable Kunming lake
This shot was taken inside the Summer Palace in Beijing, China. The guy seems to be completely relaxed by the view of Kunming lake. Kunming Lake is the central lake on the grounds of the Summer Palace in Beijing, China. Together with the Longevity Hill, Kunming Lake forms the key landscape features of the […]
Great Wall of China: a true wonder of the world
The Great Wall of China is a true wonder of the world and an absolute must-see in China. It snakes more than 6,700 kilometers along the whole northern frontier of the ancient Chinese empire. In 1987, the Great Wall was listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site and preservation work on significant portions of […]