China & Hong Kong articles

Here are some great articles relating to travelling in China and Hong Kong.


Beijing
10 Things to do for free in Beijing
Beijing's top 10 experiences
Beijing's unexpected Muslim enclave
Beijing's Grand Canal
A Beijing state of mind
The melting pot of Beijing's cuisine
Peddling in the old kingdom of bicycles
Sampling Beijing's imperial duck
Guide to Beijing


Environment
China's poisonous waterways


Food
The melting pot of Beijing's cuisine
Sampling Beijing's imperial duck


Hong Kong
10 things to do for free in Hong Kong
Wild Hong Hong: walking the MacLehose Trail
A very Hong Kong festival
A $1,000 Day in Hong Kong for $100
Secret Hong Kong: singalong parlours and modern monasteries
15 Things not to do in Hong Kong
Generation Hong Kong
36 hours in Hong Kong


Shanghai
The regeneration of Shanghai’s Bund
Free art in Shanghai
Reliving Shanghai's 1930's past
An Arts Explosion Takes Shanghai


Silk Road & the West
Following the Silk Road to the end of China
1,000 Years of Art at the Edge of the Gobi Desert


Tibet
The ethics of visiting Tibet
The haunting Sichuan-Tibet Highway


Travel
FAQ


Xi'an
China’s ancient city, where Islam took hold
China;s ancient capital rises again


Yunnan
Trekking in China, where dragons stand guard


Yuangshuo & Guangxi province
Chinese whispers: rural life near Yangshuo
A sweeping sea of green: Guangxi’s rice paddies also feed the soul 

Feedback from SE Asia, Hong Kong and New Zealand

Some more feedback from South East Asia, Hong Kong and New Zealand - all these are from tailor-made trips and each client e-mailed me while they were on the trip.

From Phnom Penh:
The guy who picked us up from the airport and who will guide us tomorrow (...) told us lots of personal stories, provided first class service re restaurants (making and changing reservations), prepared us for tomorrow and is just a decent man who wants to do a good job. Refreshing.  We are looking forward to tomorrow.
Mel - Toronto

From Hong Kong:
In the category of praiseworthy, the Hotel Icon in HK is terrific. Lends a smartphone with free long distance (yes, free calls to Canada) and local and free internet and free cell service and free minibar and shuttle to downtown. And great meals and very modern place. Highly recommend.
Mel - Toronto

From New Zealand:
We wanted to thank you for all the work you did in getting us sorted out for this trip.  We had a wonderful time and everything went according to plan. (...)  Attaching a picture of us at Fox Glacier.  That had to be the highlight of our trip!
Melanie & Rob - Toronto


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Feedback from South Africa
Feedback from Galapagos

Serengeti & Zanzibar feedback
Feedback from Africa
Customer Feedback winter 2014

Adventure Trips of a Lifetime

Having been blessed to have traveled through nearly 100 countries, you often ask me what the best adventure trip is I have ever done.  So here is a top-ten of trips, in no particular order, I think everyone interested in adventure travel should do in their life:

  

  1.  National Parks ofthe West –the mountains of Yosemite, stunning Bryce Canyon and Monument Valley and the awesome Grand Canyon – this USA South-West trip is a gem.  We have a walkingtrip too.

  

  2.  Essential Peru - the mysterious Nazca Lines, Machu Picchu in its incredible setting, spend the night in an island homestay, and the stunning Colca Canyon.   Want to hike the Inca Trail and upgrade your hotels?  Check out this adventure in comfort: Classic Peru.

  

  3.  Falklands, SouthGeorgia & Antarctica – the best trip, the best ship, the best guides, the best time for the ultimate expedition cruise.  Looking for a shorter trip? - maximize yourtime in Antarctica.

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  4.  Botswana Explorer – the best safari with the best guides and done in the most intimate way – best of all, no single supplements.  E-mail me for dates and rates.

  5.  Kiboko Safari – showcasing all the best parks in East Africa – ask me how you can get a great deal and still see the famous wildebeest migration.

  6.  Egyptology – as of writing this (SEP2013) not a safe destination, but what would a top-ten list be without it?  On this trip you will be guided by real Egyptologists and stay in 5-star hotels for a great price.  See the pyramids and the Valley of the Kings in style!

  7.  Best of Italy – the classic highlights of Italy in a 2-week trip.  If you want to experience more variety like stunning coastlines and small villages, ItalyUncovered is my best bet.  Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Umbria, Venice, the Amalfi Coast - they are all waiting for you!

  8.  Ganges, Taj andRaj visits two of my favorite Indian sites – the Taj Mahal and Varanasi - India in a nutshell.  If you want to do all of India in one trip, including Kerala, check out our IndiaExperience.

  9.  Best of Cambodiaand Vietnam - Angkor Wat is a must-see and can do easily be combined with Vietnam.  This trip runs in the opposite direction as well.

  10.Imperial Chinaand Yangtze River Cruise is arguably our best China trip as it covers Beijing, Shanghai, the Terracotta Warriors and so much more.   If you have only two weeks, pick this adventure trip, or this trip with upgraded hotels.

Adventure Travel of course goes beyond these destinations too.  The world is your oyster - email me to arrange your own perfect holiday!