There is no escaping the blue-brown skyline of Beijing in the early summer. It sits on the city, makes visibility hazy, the cars dirty and the people wary. But the days are pleasantly warm, evenings are delightful and the city offers a range of historical and cultural attractions that can keep any visitor busy for days. And that’s perfect for us as we planned to maximise our extra time before flying … Continue reading →
China. Tibet. Nepal. Planes, trains and automobiles. Seventeen days to travel from Beijing to Kathmandu, negotiating all forms of travel, extremes of elevation and weather, government regulations, visas and travel permits, enjoying strange foods along the way and staying at a wide range of accommodations. Its a bit ambitious, not without risks and a nightmare to organise in advance. We landed in Beijing in the early hours of Day One … Continue reading →
A couple of non-terracotta warriors 12 September 2010….There’s something about them that has always intrigued Julie and I. Maybe it’s their distant history or the mysticism that surrounds them or their individual looks or maybe just their sheer volume. Whatever it is, we have always wanted to see them. The problem, of course, is their remote location. These guys are not on the main tourist trail of Asia and … Continue reading →
