We nearly didn’t go to China. We were in the midst of planning a trip to Hong Kong and Thailand, the idea of heading to China not even entering our minds. Then, once he heard of our plans, my dad suggested we go. “If you don’t go when you’re in Hong Kong, that close, you’ll […]
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Planning your first ever trip to Beijing and not really sure where to start? Don’t worry, I’m here to help! First things first, you should really read my guide on 21 things to know before you visit Beijing, then work your way through this guide to discover my tips on where to stay, things to […]
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Let me tell you something – when Matt and I started planning our trip to China, we had no idea what we were in for. We wanted to visit places like Huangshan and Hangzhou but found there was very little first-hand information from travel bloggers. We pulled together as much information as we could, from […]
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Planning a trip to Guangzhou but have absolutely no idea where to stay? When I was researching this interesting city, for my trip, I found it hard to work out where I should base myself. After visiting and having a great time, I’ve put together this guide to help you plan your trip. Getting Oriented […]
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If you’re planning a trip to Beijing, you should definitely plan to spend a day visiting the Great Wall of China. Before going to China I had heard a few mixed reviews about it being worthwhile. Some people were all for it, labelling it as something not to be missed, while others weren’t too fussed […]
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There’s a pretty good chance you haven’t heard of Guangzhou, but I’d say you’ve heard the name Canton before. They are one and the same, a huge city in South-East China, located on the mighty Pearl River. Even if you haven’t heard of them before, you’ve almost certainly worn clothes that have passed through Guangzhou at […]
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This is a really specific blog post and for 99.9% of you, you’ll never ever need to read it. But there are .1% of you out there who really want to visit Mount Huangshan and have no flaming idea how to get there from Hangzhou. Well, amigos, I’ve done it. I’ve come face to face […]
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Wide open spaces, breathtaking mountains and lush, green gardens. These may not be words you immediately associate with China, but it turns out there’s more to this amazing country than just densely populated cities and skyscrapers. Take a trip to some of the places less-frequented by Aussie tourists and you’re likely to find a side […]
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Planning a trip to China but not sure what you need to pack? I’ve put together this guide to help you. Whether you’re visiting Guangzhou, Beijing, Huangshan, Shanghai or beyond, this guide will help you understand what you need to pack and help you be prepared. What to pack Clothing You’ll need to pack season […]
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I really, really, really love animals. When I’m travelling and I see a dog or cat I cannot control myself, I have to stop and pet it and ask its owner if I can take a photo of it. Luckily, most pet owners think their animal is gorgeous too and are more than happy to […]
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China hadn’t been high up on my travel ‘to do’ list, but when ridiculously cheap sale flights to Hong Kong came up, we found ourselves trying to work out where else we should go while we were in that part of the world. It was my dad who convinced us to go to China. He […]
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If you’re planning your first trip to Beijing and aren’t quite sure what to expect, here are my top tips for the things you really should know before you go! You might also like to read: 6 Extremely helpful tips for planning a trip to China 1. Be prepared when it comes to getting around […]
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