Inaugurated in 2006, one of the worlds great train journeys, the Beijing to Lhasa train opened with much fanfare and eagerness. This engineering marvel through the Tibetan Plateau topping out at an altitude of 5072 meters took decades with the difficult conditions at such high altitudes and cold temperatures. However, against the wishes of many […]
The Great Wall of China
July 17, 2008 by 8 Comments
I have seen pretty much all of the modern wonders of the world and now all of the new seven wonders that were voted last year. I believe that the Great Wall of China is as good as any of them. Today, I had the priviledge of walking and climbing the wall for several hours […]
Beijing 2008
July 16, 2008 by 5 Comments
It’s hard to decide where to start on Beijing, whether it be the negatives or the positives but I believe that the positives far outweigh the negatives. Beijing is a shockingly modern city that is immaculately kept and as clean as any city I’ve been to. It is also an immense place that seemingly goes […]
Xian and the Terra Cotta Warriors
July 15, 2008 by 4 Comments
When I was first putting this massive trip together I was debating whether I would go completely out of my way to get to Xian, China, which is the gateway to the Army of Terra Cotta Warriors. I heard mixed reviews and even Lonely Planet gives a mixed review. However, I did my usual research […]
Shanghai Surprise
July 14, 2008 by 4 Comments
I’ve spent the past eight hours walking around Shanghai, China in 200 degree heat and I must’ve drank 15 waters and didn’t have to pee once-that’s how hot it is here. However, the insane heat and humidity cannot take away from how cool Shanghai is. After arriving at their ultra modern and new airport the […]
Hong Kong
May 29, 2007 by 2 Comments
To summarize Hong Kong in one word, it would have be “neat”. Hong Kong is a neat city/country/SAR (Special Administrative Republic of China) and it is also very exciting with a lot to do. Hong Kong has the best skyline in the world and I live in New York CIty. To see Hong Kong Island […]
