Lost in the Forbidden City
Vast courtyards, colourful palaces, crowds and endless gateways — exploring Beijing’s Forbidden City left me impressed, overwhelmed and, at times, completely lost.
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My Biking Disaster in Yangshuo — And Why I’m Still Glad I Tried
A cycling adventure through the breathtaking countryside of Yangshuo sounded like the perfect experience — until one nervous moment on a busy road changed everything. My unforgettable biking disaster in China.
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Jianbing Guozi – street food breakfast in Xi’an
A delicious street food breakfast in Xi’an — freshly made jianbing guozi, cooked right in front of you and best enjoyed standing by the vendor like a local.
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Shanghai dumplings – must try
One of my more memorable experiences in Shanghai was eating these mouth-watering Shanghai dumplings! These pan fried dumplings with crispy base and soft top are the tastiest dumplings I ever eaten. The fillings are juicy and delicious. They are freshly made on site and are served piping hot so you have to be careful. I pricked
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Russia-stepping into the unknown
Russia is not an obvious tourist destination for us in the west. I took a leap of faith and visited Moscow and St Petersburg. Why I hear you ask? Because I love adventure and an experience! Going to Russia offered me both. I had an incredible experience. I expected that Russia would be grey, gloomy, unfriendly
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Australia- a country and a continent
Where else in the world can you say you were at the top of a mountain at the bottom of the planet! I had not appreciated the size of this vast country until I experienced it. Mollywozhere in Kuranda! Yes, I was on a mountain at the bottom of the planet! How cool is that?
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