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Pingyao | A 2,700 year old City
This is my story about visiting a very old city in China. If you read my last post you would have known that I was arriving in Pingyao, China from Nepal. (Traveled June 2012) Pingyao is located in the...
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Pingyao to Beijing, China
This segment we traveled from Pingyao to Beijing. That morning we got up at around 5:00 am to catch a train to our connection city, Taiyuan (The first train has to go through Taiyuan so that we can...
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The Birds Nest to The Forbidden City
In Beijing everything is spread out; from the Birds Nest to the Forbidden City. It takes anywhere between 30 minutes to an hour to get where you need to be if you decide to take the subway. On the day...
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What I Learned about Japanese Food
When I travel I like to learn about what others eat. When I was in Japan I started to fully understand Japanese food and the benefits it brings. I might not understand at first but I’m always willing...
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The Little Bakery in Beijing, China
Beijing is a huge city and is very spread out. It takes you forever to get anywhere in the city and if you’re vacationing there, a large part of your day is spent commuting! It’s exhausting! That’s why...
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The Summer Palace, Mao’s Body and Temple of Heaven
For some reason I forgot to finish my posts from my travels across Asia in 2012! So this post is all about my last days in Beijing including one of the most beautiful and underrated sites, The Summer...
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12 Most Scenic Ski Resorts in the World
I love cold, comfort and dramatic scenery; so of course I’m all about ski resorts. One of my favorite winter activities is to ski (not a huge snowboarder) and I have this strange obsession with...
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My Tips for Istanbul, Turkey
I just got back from Istanbul, Turkey and wanted to share my take on this city. I feel Istanbul is one of the most underrated destinations but is quickly becoming a must go for travelers. For me what...
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My Day at Ephesus and Kusadasi, Turkey
A day and half cruise away lies the city of Kuşadası, Turkey, a coastal resort city on the Aegean Sea. Kuşadası isn’t much by itself; it really is just a jump off point for sites around the area....
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A Day in Bodrum, Turkey
On the western coast of Turkey, on the Aegean Sea, lies a relaxing resort city called Bodrum. Ancient history fanatics know this city by Halicarnassus, which held the tomb of Mausolus, one of the seven...
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The Challenges of Bhutan
Bhutan only recently opened its borders to the rest of the world and it still only attracts a few die-hard travelers. In this post I wanted to touch on the reasons why Bhutan is a challenge to get...
View ArticleBest Zip-lining Tours in the World
Over the years that I’ve traveled I’ve had the chance to do some amazing zip-lining. And so I wondered what are some of the best zip-lining tours in the world? I’ve decided to list some of the best...
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Cheap Vacation Ideas – International – 2014
If you looked at my last post, then you would have seen some cheap vacation ideas for the US. Now I wanted to look at cheap vacation ideas intentionally. Keep in mind that the further you travel from...
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The Best Tri-Borders in the World
Tri-borders, or tri-points, are everywhere across the map and all signify where three countries meet. Not all tri-borders are equal however! Some countries share some of the most beautiful and insanely...
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