The Silk Road
Xinjiang (or Sinkiang) is a world apart in China (well, Tibet and Inner Mongolia too, but the differences in Xinjiang are more patent). Most of its inhabitants, the Uygur, are muslims and belong to the Turcoman ethnical and linguistic group; they are rela... more - travel report by
jorgesanchez
Where to stay in Bali: Sanur or Jimbaran?
Sanur looked equally good, the only difference was that the map did not show the dotted strip or the airport. As Sanur is described as a quieter alternative to Kuta, I was sure it must offer sea, sand, hotels and entertainment.
This little piece of paradise will have you in a chilled out state in no time at all.
About a two hour boat ride from bustling Koh Samui off Thailand’s east coast the contrast betwee... more - travel report by
downundergal
A vision of Beijing
I saw a Jet Lei film called ‘Hero’ and it kind of summed up some of the sites, sounds, imaginations, myths, desires, cultures, visions, customs, ideals, smells and colours of China. This spirit brought me back in time and space to Beijing.
Thailand’s west coast is safe after the tsunami
My 300km drive from Krabi town north along Thailand’s west coast to Ranong where it overlooks Burma has always been scenically beautiful. Phang Nga province alone has been a magnet for tourists for almost 30 years since the James Bond film “The Man with t... more - travel report by
britman
Spices and Tourists (Kerala)
Kochi is an old port on the Malabar coast in Kerala. It is a cluster of islands linked by bridges and frequent ferries to Ernakulam, its sister-town on the mainland.
Ernakulam's chaotic, noisy streets contrast sharply with quiet, slightly Eu... more - travel report by
marianne
The Great Wall
The Great Wall wasn’t born as a conceptual piece of art, with what China would want to be preserved from external attacks, as in the VII century B.C. China was dominated by feudal men, that built walls on their borders to be protected from the Hunos attac... more - travel report by
vagamundos
Sabbai dee and sankyou very much!
The Lao name of the capital is Wiang Chan meaning City of the Moon but was anglicised when the French had a bit of trouble with the pronunciation.
Wiang Chan is not big on sights and is pretty small so it is easy enough to explore in a day o... more - travel report by
downundergal
**** This article was written just over 30 days before the tsunami delivered its fatal blow to Trincomalee and its coastal environs. Tragically, the delightful Lotus Park Hotel is I fear no more – there are no longer contact details for it and I ca... more - travel report by
britman
Chiba’s hidden gem
Tateyama is a small city, maybe 60,000 or so residents, but the town is definitely inaka (rural). The tallest building in this city is only about 5 stories tall. I lived in this area for 2 years while teaching English. Every August, Tateyama holds a firew... more - travel report by
bootlegga
