Being the lovely and prosperous coastal Chinese town that it is, Xiamen naturally has some strategic significance and that obviously lends to some interesting history. There’s not much available in English on Xiamen’s role in many of the conflicts China
Villa Marmarine : Recommended Siquijor Accommodation
Villa Marmarine was something special. I don’t normally mention the accommodation I stay with, since with my budget it’s usually nothing very exciting to write home about. But, every once in a while I do come across a lovely surprise
Lai Tai Flower Market : Beijing
My father has a thing for flower markets. Of all the places I took him around the region, I believe the places he was most impressed with were the flower markets we visited. The Hong Kong flower street market in
Local Street Food : Gulangyu Island – Xiamen
If you’re looking for some terrific Chinese snacks, then you’ll enjoy wondering around Xiamen’s Gulang Yu. In the two days that I’ve visited the island I’ve enjoyed an endless variety of local snacks that were absolutely delicious. As you
Driving Around Beautiful Xiamen
On my last day in Xiamen I was lucky to meet with a local who was sweet to take me for a drive-through tour of Xiamen. It was really what I would consider a five star tour. We drove around
Sheung Yiu Folk Museum : Sai Kung
The Shenug Yiu Hakka village is hidden within a short family hike called Pak Tam Chung Nature Trail in the Sai Kung national park. The Heritage Museum transformed an old Hakka village into a small museum introducing some of the
Twin Lakes of Balinsasayao : Dumaguete
Most likely the best day-trip away from Dumaguete is Twin Lakes. It’s a long trail going up from the sea into the mountains and high into dense forests with spectacular views finally revealing Lake Balinsasayao and its twin lake Lake
Loboc : Bohol
As I was traveling around Bohol on a motorcycle, Bohol was one of the stops along the way. Famous for its floating restaurants and the longer Loboc river cruises, I decided to take a short break to explore the area
Nanjing Xuanwu Lake at night
The Nanjing Xuanwu Lake at night is China at its best. Subtle lighting, romantic atmosphere, long walking paths without any cars, a few pagodas and Chinese like decorations, the growing Nanjing skyline in the background, and you’ve got a winner.
Xi Tang Attractions : Temples, People & Shopping
Xi Tang, one of the water-town daytrips away from Shanghai, has a lot of local attractions to complement the lovely water canals. I spent an entire day with an open ticket to all the local sightseeing attractions. The official
