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2 Weeks in Iceland Itinerary

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What to do in Xinjiang – A guide to China’s far west

July 1, 2019 2 Comments
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Exploring the Darvaza Crater – The gateway to hell

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Japan

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What to do in Azerbaijan – Off The Beaten Track

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What to do in Kochkor – Hiking to Kol Ukok

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How useful is Russian in the Caucasus?

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4 Days in the Lake District

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What to do in Ashgabat – Disneyland on Steroids

June 29, 2019 2 Comments
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What to do in Dunhuang

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In Chinese Social Media

Bank Commercial Hits Close To Home For Chinese Students Studying Abroad

November 8, 2017 No Comments

A Merchants Bank viral campaign titled ‘The World is No Bigger than a Tomato Omelette’ is triggering many reactions on Chinese social media. While…

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In Hong Kong

Hiking Stage 1 and 2 of the Maclehose Trail

November 5, 2017 No Comments

Hiking in Hong Kong Hong Kong is home to hundreds upon hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails. The vast majority of these hiking trails…

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In Myanmar

Myanmar Hacks – Know Before You Go

October 29, 2017 No Comments

Myanmar Hacks – Know Before You Go Myanmar is a country of outstanding beauty and culture. Our trip to Myanmar was fantastic and we…

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Video of Chinese Football Celebrity Causing Havoc on Cancelled Flight Stirs Discussion

October 28, 2017 No Comments

A video showing how a famous Chinese footballer is forcefully dragged off an aircraft in Hainan together with his wife is going viral on…

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Is the Philippines the most overlooked culinary destination in South-East Asia?

October 16, 2017 No Comments

South East Asia is littered with culinary magic, from the curries of Thailand and Myanmar to the amok of Cambodia and the pho of…

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Chinese Valentines Day – 6 Amazing Gifts

September 30, 2017 No Comments

At the end of August a rather fantastic article came up on 生活小助手(Sheng1 huo2 xiao3 zhu4 shou3) a fantastic we chat subscription account.…

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Traveling During China’s National Holidays – A Little Dilema

September 29, 2017 No Comments

As September draws to close, China edges closer to its National Day holiday. From October 1st until October 5th, 6th or 7th, depending…

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“Making The Most of Every Second”: Man Visits Prostitute During Dinner With Wife

September 20, 2017 No Comments

A dinner with his wife and a short stop to buy cigarettes has turned into jail time for one man from Jiangxi. The peculiar…

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A Film Lover’s Complaint: Netizens Weary Of “Domestic Movie Protection Month”

September 20, 2017 No Comments

During China’s summer season, big international movies are blocked from cinemas in the PRC. The policy, meant to boost China’s domestic film industry, is…

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Secret Tests Expose That Beijing’s Five-Star Luxury Hotels Do Not Change Bed Sheets

September 20, 2017 No Comments

Secret tests run by a review organization have exposed how Beijing’s top-notch hotels do not change their bed sheets or clean their toilet seats.…

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