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Who can resist
Blog: Drink the Water - 27 May 2012
an omelette with an extravagant name entirely lost in translation?
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My Adventures Teaching English Abroad and How You Can Teach English Abroad
Blog: Backpacking on the Cheap - 26 May 2012
I first got interested in teaching English overseas when I got sick of my 9-5 job in Australia, and wanted something more from life. I didn’t want to waste away…
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These are a few of my favorite things (to eat)
Blog: Drink the Water - 24 May 2012
样梅 (yángméi). A gently sweet and sour berry that grows on trees. They make me think of a very mellow strawberry lemonade. They're in season right now, so I got two pints and ate them all while writing this.
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Scenes from Guilin, China: Rivers, Karst Hills and Rice Fields
Blog: WildJunket - 21 May 2012
Having left Southeast Asia behind us, we’ve just arrived in Guilin, China – a laidback, tree-lined city hemmed by karst mountains, rice fields and winding rivers.
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The best, worst-celebrity restaurant in the world
Blog: Drink the Water - 21 May 2012
Beethoven was on the one next to Tony Bennett. Jasmine Cafe (茉莉餐厅), Parc 66 (恒隆广场), Quancheng Lu, Jinan, Shandong.
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The ol' swimming hole
Blog: Drink the Water - 20 May 2012
In the middle of town, behind a crowded touristy street known as Furong Jie, there's a quiet spring that the neighborhood has used as a swimming hole for the past 600 years.A really nice, little old lady sits next to it selling swimwear (Y15-38) and floaties (Y24). I'd noticed during both my visits that all of the swimmers were men. When I asked her whether it was okay for women to swim, she said, "Of course! Lots of women come here to swim. They just work during the day, unlike these lazy guys."
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On sale now at Wal-Mart
Blog: Drink the Water - 17 May 2012
Best sellers here are rice and 绿豆 (lü dou, mung beans). In Chinese medicine, mung beans are used to 清肺和肠胃 (loosely, clear out the respiratory and digestive systems). A porridge of rice and mung beans is a staple of the Chinese diet, eaten for breakfast and comfort--the equivalent of cornflakes, chicken noodle soup, and cold medicine that actually works, rolled into one.
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The hazards of living near KTV (a karaoke bar)
Blog: Drink the Water - 16 May 2012
"Do not poo or pee here!" Posted in an alley off of Tongyuanju Qian Jie, Jinan, Shandong.
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Hong Kong With Kids: Family Guide to Things to Do with Kids in Hong Kong
Blog: The Q Family Adventures Travel Blog - 15 May 2012
For many families who live in Asia, Hong Kong is one of the top destination when thinking about family vacation or even just shopping trip.
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200 feet of meat
Blog: Drink the Water - 15 May 2012
The scene last night on 银虎池街 (Yinhuchi Jie, "the pool where the lion drinks street") in the heart of the Hui neighborhood in Jinan, Shandong China.
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4 Hurdles to Overcome When Planning a Trans-Mongolian Train Journey
Blog: GoBackpacking - 7 May 2012
Brooke outlines 4 challenges all travelers face when planning to take the Trans-Mongolian train from China to Russia.--------- Join Travel Blog Success today and learn to build a better travel blog. Membership includes 27 tutorials, 12 expert audio interviews, private support forum, and much more.
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How To Get Cheap Flights To Asia
Blog: My Little Nomads - 5 May 2012
How To Find Cheap Tickets To Asia and Save Money On Fares Continue reading →Related Links: How To Find Good Hotels Online and Save Money The Very Best Beaches in Thailand Southeast Asia With Kids – The Best Places To Go
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Solo Travel Destination: Shanghai, China
Blog: Solo Traveler - 1 May 2012
This Solo Travel Society member recommends taking the high speed magnetic levitation train directly into Shanghai for culture, relaxation and entertainment.
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Travel Photo – Beijing China Colors and Architecture
Blog: Two Backpackers - 16 April 2012
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A Stormy day in Yangshuo, China
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 13 April 2012
The clouds loomed, but the colours popped on these Chili's that were set out to dry. Cycling through the Karst formations that surround Yanshuo was one of the highlights of being in China
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Top Things To Do in Beijing China
Blog: Two Backpackers - 12 April 2012
2 Backpackers - Top Things To Do in Beijing China Subscribe Now -> http://feeds.feedburner.com/TwoBackpackersI’ve lived in New Jersey most of my live and always within 45 minutes of New York City. My last residence in NJ was Hoboken, located just across the Hudson River. My morning runs always included the best views of “The City”, which is how we refer to it in those parts. Even after working [...]
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Watership Down and the World Happiness Report
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 11 April 2012
Michael Slattery | KF17 | Togo This past week, a paper called the World Happiness Report came out. According to the report, Togo came in dead last in happiness among all the countries of the world. By no means a wealthy country, the Togolese seem for all intents and purposes like an outwardly happy people, [...]
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Travel Photo – The Great Wall of China
Blog: Two Backpackers - 7 April 2012
2 Backpackers - Travel Photo – The Great Wall of China Subscribe Now -> http://feeds.feedburner.com/TwoBackpackersView of The Great Wall of China from Mutianyu on a warm March day during our visit to Beijing, China. The Great Wall is only 1.5 hours away from Beijing, so be sure to visit this incredible Unesco World Heritage Site. I still can’t imagine how they built this wall over the peaks of these [...]
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Travel Photo – Panda
Blog: Two Backpackers - 29 March 2012
2 Backpackers - Travel Photo – Panda Subscribe Now -> http://feeds.feedburner.com/TwoBackpackersThis baby Panda is laying down resting in between meals. Pandas eat for 14 hrs a day. They are vegetarians, they move slowly, are usually friendly and always incredibly adorable.
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Travel Photo – Beijing Lama Temple
Blog: Two Backpackers - 27 March 2012
2 Backpackers - Travel Photo – Beijing Lama Temple Subscribe Now -> http://feeds.feedburner.com/TwoBackpackersWe are visiting Beijing, China for the first time and we are only here for one week. Naturally we’ve made it our mission to hit all the important landmarks of the city. This photo illustrates the amazing architecture of the 1600′s in the Lama Temple grounds.
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11 months of travel, 4 minutes of video
Blog: Around The World On The Toilet - 23 March 2012
We’ve been back home for a while now, and are back into an everyday routine. Having both found employment, there are no immediate plans for another multi-month trip, but we do find ourselves constantly looking back on the last year with no regrets and memories which will surely last our lifetime. Its been an amazing [...]
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Affordable Hotels In Hong Kong
Blog: My Little Nomads - 20 March 2012
13 Affordable Hotels In Hong Kong. Where to stay in Wan Chai and Kowloon. Continue reading → Related Articles on My Little Nomads: The Ultimate Guide To Finding Great Hotel Deals Family Friendly Hotels In Hong Kong
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Food from Around the World – Our Adventures in Dining
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 16 March 2012
Travel without trying new food is like Angelina and Brad flying without a brood of children in tow. It just isn't right. That is why tasting delectable dishes during our journeys around the world is the most important part of our day!
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A Tour of an Ancient Chinese Village (and How It’s Changing)
Blog: GoBackpacking - 14 March 2012
hina is an ancient country with an ancient history. China still remains quite preserved in its cultures, customs, traditions and country lifestyle. Of course, urbanization has drastically changed things in the past few hundred years, but truly authentic old-skool villages still exist in abundance throughout the countryside. One thing that struck me with pleasant surprise [...]
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Asia Memories 2: The Clarinet & the Long Crotch
Blog: Aerohaveno: A Travel Blog - 14 March 2012
Last month I asked readers to enter a competition for a copy of Lonely Planet's Vietnam guidebook, to mark the accumulation of over 1000 followers on my Twitter fee
