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The Truth About Travel in China – Part Three: People

May 18, 2010

This post is part of a series on our experiences while traveling independently in China. Click here to read Part One: Language and here to read Part Two: Food The people are pushy and rude.  And you can forget about personal space.Sorry, folks, but after nearly a month in China I can tell you that [...]

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Friends in Great Places

April 30, 2010

Friends are great, and I think that ours are some of the best.   But friends with spare bedrooms in Hong Kong are amazing!   Since we are traveling and living off savings for a year, it is nothing short of a miracle that I have a friend with a spare bedroom in one of [...]

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Hanging Out (Literally) in Chiang Mai

April 2, 2010

The carabineer is clipped to my harness as I stand at the edge of a wooden platform.  Our guide triple checks my straps, giving them a solid tug to make sure my harness is secure. Ready? Umm, not really, but for some reason I silently nod yes. Ok. One. Two. Three… I am flying feet [...]

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