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Henan – Glorious past, now just a faded memory
“I may be born in China, but I am Jewish and I hope to return to Israel one…
Five short trips for 2015
It may be just days into the new year, but hey, now’s a good time to start planning…
Whirlwind trips
A few years ago, my friends and I were travelling to Taiwan for the first time. We had…
Laos – Slow seduction
Let’s face it. The 8-hour journey from Phonsavan to Luang Prabang was horrible. It was unforgettable for all…
Celebrating Lunar New Year in China
It’s been a long while since I last felt excited about celebrating the Chinese New Year. The preparations…
Thailand – From the present to the past
Cheers rang out when the man landed a punch on his opponent. As the man tried to recover…
The ‘right’ season for travelling
The Chinese coastal city of Qingdao is famous not only for its beer, but also its beaches. The…
The big Grad Trip
My big graduation trip came by rather unexpectedly. I mean, I was hoping that I could travel a…
Such a let down
The queue to enter the Taj Mahal was growing by the minute. We were the first in line,…
Spur-of-the-moment trips
It was the end of a busy period for me, and I decided that I needed a break.…