China Archive

Today, we sought out a little spirituality. We don’t do it enough, but in whatever form it may come, taking time to reflect, particularly in extraordinary spiritual places provides a wonderfully cathartic experience. We are staying in the famed Chunking Mansions in Kowloon, immediately opposite of Hong Kong Island, which is pretty much the heart [...]

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If there were a contest for the coolest currency in the world, and perhaps the one you would most likely keep just to look at later, it would definitely be Hong Kong’s. Isn’t it neat? Another interesting note is that the private banks also issue money here, hence the logos. We LOVE our Hong Kong [...]

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One of the most important holidays on the Chinese Calendar, is a celebration dating back 3,000 years, when a gentleman named Chang’e was lifted up to the moon. We’re guessing he was consequently worshiped. This time of the year, the moon is at its fullest and brightest, so China continues to celebrate. This is also [...]

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Just arrived, but feel the electricity of this city buzzing through us, propelling us and giving us a bit of city excitement we haven’t felt probably since Tokyo. Hong Kong is like a merge of Tokyo and Beijing, with a little bit of New York thrown in for attitude. More later!

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One of the things I will always remember after leaving Beijing, is the amazing foot massage we were given. Even better, I ALMOST felt guilty, since it cost a mere 28 RMB ($4.11) for a dreamy 60 minutes. Rough? Yes. Painful during certain points? Yes, just a little. Worth it? Yes, every second. Would you [...]

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Manali had been informed on excellent authority (her Mum), that one must visit the Silk Street Market in Beijing. Manali’s Mother had organized a trip to the city within the previous year, and had a blast taking in the branded loot by the boat load at criminal prices. Based on this sound advice, we ferried [...]

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