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  • M & T’s Top 11 of 2011 | Great Wall of China

    M & T’s Top 11 of 2011 | Great Wall of China

    Of all the adventurous things we conquered, the 10 Kilometers that Manali and I hiked from Jinshanling to Simatai is definitely one of the most memorable!  Be sure you avoid the tourist trap that all foreigners are led to which is the restored section of the wall, completely restored and leveled out with plenty of [...]

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  • M & T’s Top 11 of 2011 | Things To Do In Shanghai

    M & T’s Top 11 of 2011 | Things To Do In Shanghai

    1. Shanghai Museum: First of all it’s free which is always nice. The museum also provides great insight into Chinese culture and history. It is conveniently located near People’s Square, Nanjing Road and Renmin Park. 2. Walk Nanjing Road (especially east of People’s Square): Nanjing Road is the tourist haven, and this pedestrian street caters [...]

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  • M & T’s Top 11 of 2011 | Guilin, China

    M & T’s Top 11 of 2011 | Guilin, China

    Tales of picturesque mountains nurturing a winding and beautiful river led us to Guilin, China and nearby Yangshuo. We arrived into Guilin International Airport just as the sun set, leaving the 45 minute ride into the Guilin city limits dark and illuminated sparingly by lamps along the roadside. Despite our dim transit, a full moon [...]

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  • M & T’s Top 11 of 2011 | Things To Do In Beijing

    M & T’s Top 11 of 2011 | Things To Do In Beijing

    1. The Great Wall: Certainly the most memorable experience of our trip to date. There are many options available ranging in time, money and convenience. We recommend the Jinshangling to Simatai leg, a 10 km trek that is moderate in difficulty and takes between 2 – 4 hours. Bus ride each way is 3 hours [...]

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  • Hong Kong | China :: Out & About In Hong Kong

    Hong Kong | China :: Out & About In Hong Kong

    As with all places one visits, comes the question, “Could I live here?” Manali and I have asked ourselves this question over and over, but we finally and excitedly said “YES!” to Hong Kong. Have you been to New York? Or perhaps Beijing? Hong Kong is sort of a mix between the two. Driven by [...]

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  • Hong Kong | China: Symphony Of Lights

    Hong Kong | China: Symphony Of Lights

    An absolute must see and do when you come to Hong Kong, is for sure the “Symphony of Lights”. We happened to go for two nights, as we enjoyed it so thoroughly the first time. Once the sun has tucked itself in quite proper, and the hour reaches 8 o’clock, a cacophony of sounds and [...]

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  • Hong Kong | China: Tai O Fishing Village

    Hong Kong | China: Tai O Fishing Village

    Earlier in the day we visited the Tian Tan Buddha, and couldn’t leave the area without a glimpse of Tai O Fishing Village. There is nothing completely interesting about this place aside from its somewhat unique location and architecture. The little village is located right on the water, with mountains looming closely behind to create [...]

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  • Hong Kong | China: Victoria Peak

    Hong Kong | China: Victoria Peak

    Tonight we rode to the top of Victoria Peak. The Peak, as locals know it, offers some of the most stunning views of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and Victoria Harbor. Like many things in China, even in Hong Kong, the tourist hoards are ever present, so there was a lot of patience involved. The Peak [...]

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