Taking a slow boat through China to the Three Gorges

There is something about China that cuts you down to size. It is not just the Great Wall or  the vastness of the country the density of the crowds wherever you go the 5,000 year old history the complexity of Read more…


Visiting the Three Gorges Dam, China

The largest hydro-electric power station in the world, its scale is mind blowing.  It includes three areas: the dam itself, a hydroelectric and the ship locks. It is about 2,300 meters long and about 115 meters wide. There is a Read more…


Seeing Xi’an’s Terracotta Army, China

Seeing the famous Terracotta Army must be at the top of anyone’s list when in China. Really, no trip to China is complete without it. One cannot help wondering why or how on earth anyone could embark on such a Read more…


Leshan Giant Buddha, China

Seeing the Giant Buddha of Leshan was awesome. The Buddha is enormous on an unimaginable scale. It ranks as the world’s largest sitting stone Buddha. It is naturally a UNESCO World Heritage site about 3 hours drive from  Chengdu.  This Read more…


Singapore -Beautiful Marina Bay

Singapore is one of the top five most visited cities in the world in 2017. It is an island, a nation and a beautiful city.  It is spotlessly clean that even chewing gum is banned! I found it very safe and Read more…


5 Spectacular Must See Shows In China

Shanghai Acrobatics Show, Shanghai  This is one of the best shows I ever seen!  There were jogglers, cyclists, contortionists, gymnasts, and various performers. Wow, wow and wow!! The show was engaging, entertaining  and spectacular. The skill,  flexibility and courage of these artists Read more…