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Holiday gone wrong
The tall Dutch guy came running out of the darkness, ashen-faced and on the verge of tears. He…
Kashgar – The other face of China
The lady beside me gripped the sides of the seat, shut her eyes and started mumbling some prayers…
You should have been here years ago
I bet you’ve probably heard this refrain a thousand times before on your travels – that you should…
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…
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…
The ‘right’ season for travelling
The Chinese coastal city of Qingdao is famous not only for its beer, but also its beaches. The…
Spur-of-the-moment trips
It was the end of a busy period for me, and I decided that I needed a break.…
Le Super Phone – Is It “Le One”?
They call it “Le Super Phone”. No, the “Le” in this case does not refer to the French…
Journeying on the Silk Road
Beads of perspiration dripped from my face as the harsh desert sun beat down relentlessly. Looking back to…