After our stay in Kuala Lumpur, it was time to head off to the islands…. We had a nice rest, … Continue reading Perhentian Islands – A Remote Get-A-Way from the Hustle and Bustle of the Modern World
In all my travels over the last three years to Hong Kong, the single thing that excites me about the … Continue reading Hong Kong – A Perfect Balance of City and Outdoors
Kayaking, swimming, toes in the sand, hiking, exploring island and chillaxing on beautiful dry nights on the Pacific Ocean. No, … Continue reading Sailing Halong Bay – The Ultimate Detachment from the Real World
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The Yellow Mountains in the Anhui Province have been the subject of countless Chinese paintings, literature and various springboards of … Continue reading Hiking Huángshān (黄山) – Getting Above the Clouds in the Yellow Mountains
At 12434 feet (3,790 meters) from the peak to the river basin below, Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the … Continue reading Tiger Leaping Gorge
This tiny village was once an important point on the Tea-Horse Route to India. It lies about 120 kilometers northwest … Continue reading Shaxi – Stepping Back into the Past on the Ancient Road to India
Dali, in the Central-Western Yunnan province of the PRC is an incredibly relaxing place – an ideal location to unwind … Continue reading A Motorbike Around Lake Erhai in the Yunnan Province of China
This sacred mountain has been visited or worshiped at since at least the 11th century BC. Qin Shi Huang, the … Continue reading China’s Shandong Province – Hiking to the Summit of Mount Táishān (台山)
Rows of trees, exquisite gardens, ancient walls, muddy canals and fascinating silk production – is this the impeccable portrait of … Continue reading Silkworms and Gardens – Daytripping in Suzhou
