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Things to do before you go to China

Adam Riemer — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:00:34 +0000

Before you get on the plane to head over to china, there are a few things you need to check to make sure your vacation goes as smooth as possible.

Shanghai Top Tips

Will Joce — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:00:27 +0000

If travellers want to experience life in a futuristic far-eastern mega-metropolis then Shanghai is the place to go. Riding the crest of the Chinese economic miracle, even Beijing doesn’t have the energy and sense of awesome scale and ambition of Shanghai.

Nightlife and Casinos in Macau, China

Anita Choudhary — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:00:14 +0000

Located just across the estuary of the Pearl River from the city of Hong Kong is the former Portuguese territory of Macau. The city is most recognized as the largest gambling destination in Asia as well as being the most densely populated city in the world. The city actually earns more revenue than Las Vegas. It was the very first European colony in China and the last to finally be free of colonial rule. However, when you walk down the streets of Macau today, you are still reminded of Portuguese occupation.

How to Shop in Hong Kong

matteo — Tue, 10 May 2011 16:00:18 +0000

Hong Kong, China, as one of the great cities of Asia and even the world, is a fantastic place for visitors to shop and find exotic goods that they wouldn’t be able to find at home. This is a brief guide to what’s on offer, how to buy it and then you can figure out for yourself how to get it all home!

Top Tips for Visiting Hong Kong

Will Joce — Sat, 07 May 2011 16:00:11 +0000

Hong Kong is a fantastic city that gets nowhere near as much attention from the global tourist trade as it deserves. Favourable comparisons can be made with other global metropolises such as London or New York although, crucially, Hong Kong has a much more individual character than both of those. The following is a list of some tip tips for those lucky visitors that have made it to ‘the Pearl of the Orient’.

6 Kids Friendly Places in Shanghai

Anita Choudhary — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:00:23 +0000

Believe it or not, Shanghai is not just a beautiful city to consider for an international vacation target, it is also a great family destination as well. Instead of wearing them out by dragging them all over the city, take a look below to see what Shanghai has to offer your children as well as [...]

Stag Parties, Drunk English Women & Hot Swedish Girls

Marion — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:32:23 +0000

Olympic Games hotel news: This week newspapers report that the Chinese Government has ordered all Shanghai and Beijing hotels to install a software to spy guests’ Internet use. Swedish symbols: According to a recent survey from the Swedish Travel and Tourism Board, if you’re planning a trip to Sweden you probably expect to meet hot [...]

Top 5 annoying taxi drivers in Asia

Satu Rommi — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:50:18 +0000

Taking a taxi in Asia can be a hit and miss. Here are 5 things you do not want to hear your taxi driver say: 1. ‘Your hotel has closed down’ ‘Your hotel has closed down’ says the Indian rickshaw driver. He will tell you that the hotel you want to go to has closed, [...]

Visiting Beijing with kids

Susan — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:50:58 +0000

Visiting the 2008 Olympics and bringing the family? Beijing can be lots of fun for the sports lovers as well as their kids. Check out these ideas for fun activities for kids and kid-friendly places to stay in Beijing: Beijing Aquarium The Beijing Haiyangguan (Aquarium) is the largest inland aquarium in the world. The aquarium [...]

Hotel slaves, craft beer and summer sales

Marion — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:00:03 +0000

Hotel News. Last Wednesday Belgian police raided the Hotel Conrad, a luxury Brussels hotel located on the exclusive Avenue Louise, to free fifteen slaves of a UAE emir’s widow from captivity. Shopping in Rome. Good news for shopaholics traveling to Rome this weekend: summer sales will officially start on Saturday, July 5th. World Beer Tour. [...]

Boutique hotel, Venice discount restaurant, China hotel condoms

Marion — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:35:59 +0000

Made in Italy : Hotel Chatter gives you two good reasons to book a stay at Villa Laetitia, a Rome boutique hotel designed by Anna Fendi Venturini. Traveling on a weak dollar in Europe : Msnbc reports that Harry’s Bar offers a 20 % discount to all the ‘poor American tourists’ on holiday in Venice, [...]

5 must-have items for visiting Shanghai

Dawn Carlson — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:00:51 +0000

Due in large part to the large number of expatriates and multinational corporations based in the city, Shanghai is like no other city in China. With such an international and cosmopolitan atmosphere, it is sometimes easy to forget that you are, in fact, in China. Despite the many similarities and comforts that life in a [...]

Flying casinos, favorite position, the Terminal

Marion — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:23:28 +0000

The Consumerist reports that an open skies agreement between the US and Australia has opened up the market for discount airline Virgin Blue, making flying Down Under much cheaper. President Abraham Lincoln’s Cottage has reopened to the public after a full restoration. The cottage sits on a hill overlooking downtown Washinton DC, at 3 miles [...]

Venere.com expands: destination China

Susan — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:49:10 +0000

Venere.com is further expanding its hotel base in China. A partnership with DerbySoft, a switch provider connecting Chinese hotel groups, ensures that venere.com will be adding hundreds of branded and unbranded hotels in China. China is a fast growing top destination for international and domestic leisure and business travelers, and with the Beijing Olympics coming [...]

How to get around Shanghai

Dawn Carlson — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:06:04 +0000

When on holiday or business stay in Shanghai, China, you could be easily overwhelmed by the sheer size and chaotic nature of a city this large. However, finding your way around the city is actually easier than one might think. Here’s a quick guide to Shanghai’s public transportation options: Taxis Taxis are abundant in Shanghai, [...]

12 hours in Hong Kong

DP Mueller — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:13:53 +0000

Hong Kong is often visited by people like me, who just want to get out of it, and are only there because they had to make a connection to somewhere more exciting. Hong Kong is the least ‘eastern’ place in the east. Walking around the streets you just feel like you are walking in an [...]