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Archive for July, 2011
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The Temple of Heaven
Posted on July 31, 2011 | No CommentsI take a trip the one of Beijing's largest and most visited sites, the Temple of Heaven. A classic example of Ming Architecture, and well worth the visit. -
Boiling in Beijing, Tiananmen
Posted on July 31, 2011 | No CommentsA failed trip to the Forbidden City, encounters with ignorant Americans and a stupid hot tour of Tiananmen Square. -
Beijing Breakfast
Posted on July 30, 2011 | 3 CommentsA morning trip to a street stand where I have been getting Breakfast. Dirt Cheap and only half bad for you. -
Traveling to the Beijing CUCAS Office
Posted on July 29, 2011 | No CommentsWhat should have been a simple trip to pick up some paperwork turns into a classic mess of wrong addresses and poor decision making. -
Culture Shock
Posted on July 28, 2011 | 4 CommentsTweetThe true terror of culture shock is that you never really see it coming. You could be fine for weeks, and then, with little warning, suddenly be overwhelmed by the... -
Jet Lag
Posted on July 28, 2011 | No CommentsTweetI’m surprised that no one has had the wherewithal to turn an airport security check into a script for a porn film. Enter one side and everyone keeps to themselves,... -
Back in Beijing
Posted on July 27, 2011 | 1 CommentTweetAfter much travel, several subways and a whole mess of Tech issues, I’m back online and back in Beijing. My website has earned the great honor of being blocked within... -
Travel Vaccines for China
Posted on July 24, 2011 | No CommentsIf you are traveling to China anytime in the near future, it is a good idea to stop by your doctors office and arrange to get the necessary vaccines. Here are the most common vaccines suggested before traveling to China. -
Packing
Posted on July 18, 2011 | No CommentsA line of thoughts during today's process of packing for China. You have to embrace the anxiety. -
How to Make Cheap Phone Calls to China With Skype
Posted on July 17, 2011 | 1 CommentStaying in touch with your friends and family while abroad can get quite expensive if you are always dialing straight out on your phone. Here is a way to still use your cell phone and be able to afford three square meals.
