by Sarah Gallo | Feb 25, 2018 | Asia, China
Did you know that China shares a border with 14 different countries? Or that it occupies just under 7% of the globe’s surface? With so much ground to cover, sometimes it’s tough to figure out what you should see or do. On your first China Tour, there are 5 things not...
by Sarah Gallo | Sep 10, 2016 | Accommodation Reviews, Asia, China, Reviews
If you could sleep in the room of a former Chinese General, would you? I would. In fact, I did. Choosing accommodation in Beijing proved a bit tricky since it’s a sprawling city with many must-see sites. I knew one thing for sure: I wanted to sleep in the Dongcheng...
by Sarah Gallo | Sep 9, 2016 | Accommodation Reviews, Asia, China, Reviews
After an incredible cruise down the Yangtze River on the Victoria Jenna, we made our way two hours west to the town of Chengdu. Why Chengdu? To see China’s most iconic animal, the panda of course! Chengdu offers a variety of accommodation choices, but we opted to stay...
by Sarah Gallo | Sep 8, 2016 | Accommodation Reviews, Asia, China, Reviews, Tour Company Reviews, Transportation Reviews
While China is a very hectic, very overwhelming country, it is also a country filled with incredible natural beauty. For the average tourist, these beautiful sites are largely inaccessible or extremely difficult to access due to a combination of language barriers and...
by Sarah Gallo | Sep 7, 2016 | Accommodation Reviews, Asia, China, Reviews
I have a confession to make: I slacked on my travel blogging explorations while in Shanghai. As it was my birthday, and Damien Rice happened to be performing in town, I chose to give up a day of adventure for a much-needed day of music. While I’m in the States, live...
by Sarah Gallo | Sep 6, 2016 | Asia, China, Reviews, Tour Company Reviews
Growing up, we learn the history of the world’s most powerful nations. We learn of their conquests, their successes, and the ancient masterpieces that they’ve left behind. Some of these remains of ancient kingdoms are so majestic, in fact, that they seem virtually...