December 22nd, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, on the road
The overnight train service running daily between Nanning and Hanoi is very comfortable in Chinese soft sleeper carriages however don’t look forward to getting too much sleep.
Departure from Nanning is currently at 6.45 pm, with arrival in Pingxiang a little after 10pm for Chinese border control formalities which took around 90 minutes. Once this is [...]
December 19th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, things to do & see
I have just been out for a ride on what I hope becomes the latest trend or activity to hit Yangshuo.
The Segway is a green, eco friendly people transporter that is quite novel to ride and perfect for a visitor to get a great intro to the delights of Yangshuo and surrounds.
After I managed to [...]
November 29th, 2009 | by admin | published in featured, latest posts, places, things to do & see
The magnificent Detian Falls located on the China/Vietnam border shines with vivid, jewel like colour and is definitely worth a visit.
So much more attractive than just your standard trickle of water running over a cliff, Detian is some 200 metres wide and has three tiers of water rushing over its various edges. [...]
November 26th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, places, things to do & see
Most of the guidebooks don’t have so much to say for Nanning however I found it to be one of China’s more likeable cities. Green spaces and a population that is incredibly relaxed and happy.
Dancing is a past time that you can see happening most early mornings and evenings all around China however in [...]
October 27th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, things to do & see
The melding of bold, modern art with an ethereal landscape is what Yuzi Paradise is all about. Featuring an eclectic array of more than 200 artworks from some of the world’s most well known sculptors the park is literally a treasure chest laid open amongst beautiful karst landscape.
It is also the location of HOMA (Hotel [...]
October 15th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, other stuff
Following the tragic accident which killed 4 Dutch tourists, hot air ballooning in Yangshuo remains suspended until further notice.
October 1st, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, other stuff
The build-up to the National Day Holiday this year has all been a little feverish with rumors abounding that many hotels have been fully booked weeks in advance, making for the busiest week ever!
Of course, the town does get very busy however accommodation capacity in Yangshuo is pretty huge these days with an abundance of [...]
September 16th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, places
I have been fascinated by the very idea of Borneo for as long as I can remember. It sits in my mind as a wild, mysterious and fascinating destination.
Finally this year I made it for a short but very sweet visit.
It is amazing how perhaps just one small detail in a town or city is [...]
August 27th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, things to do & see
Perched high on Robson Hill in the south of KL is Thean Hou Temple.
Dedicated to the Heavenly Mother (Thean Hou, Tian Hou, Tin Hau) was the goddess and protector of the seas.
The temple has an interesting mix of elements that include Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. Being a popular tourist destination and relatively new in [...]
August 25th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, things to do & see
A source of aspiration, ambition, inspiration and symbolizing national pride, the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur is a captivating piece of architecture.
I didn’t expect to be drawn into such a magical aura and in fact almost considered not making the journey downtown to see it. After all it really is just another tall building, [...]
