Please note: My page has moved to http://www.travelaroundwithkris.com - so follow me there as there will only be reposts on this site randomly throughout the month. New articles are being posted at the new site - with ino on Germany, Portugal and Spain added most recently. I was trying to figure out how I was …
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Please note: My page has moved to http://www.travelaroundwithkris.com - so follow me there as there will only be reposts on this site randomly throughout the month. New articles are being posted at the new site - with ino on Germany, Portugal and Spain added most recently. Found out yesterday that the hike I'm planning on …
Continue reading The Great Wall of China – Jinshanling to Simatai hike (Beijing)
Please note: My page has moved to http://www.travelaroundwithkris.com - so follow me there as there will only be reposts on this site randomly throughout the month. New articles are being posted at the new site - with ino on Germany, Portugal and Spain added most recently. Xi'an (shee-ahn) is the capital of Shaanxi Province, China …
The Summer Palace in Beijing, China is not to be missed if you are in Beijing. It's farther out of town than most of the other necessary attractions (Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, etc), but is right near the end of one of the subway lines so it is still very easy to get to. …
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When you leave the Drum Tower area in Xi'an, you basically are right next to the Muslim Quarter, which is a must-see if you are in Xi'an. It is lit like Las Vegas, crowded, visually entertaining and just an amazing experience. Vendors line the streets with every kind of food. There are motorbikes, and other …
Continue reading It’s a little bit crazy, and a lot Muslim Quarter, Xi’an (China)
In China, you can't get access to the websites most of us use on a daily basis. Things like Facebook, Gmail, Google, and many other sites can't be accessed without a VPN. But not just any VPN, you want one with good connections in China. Before going to China last year, I spent a …
Beijing Attraction info: Temple of Heaven (Beijing, China Must-See) Forbidden City - not written yet Summer Palace (a must-see) A power line runs through it (The Great Wall, Beijing, China) Hiking the Great Wall THE CRICKET MAN - coming soon China Transportation China: Taxis, and subways, and trains, oh my! Overnight train to Xi’an (with …
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Using U.S. Credit Cards in China? Not so much. When I was planning to go to China, I was trying to figure out how I was going to always have enough cash/credit on hand since our US credit cards don't work in Beijing. However, it seems Discover has worked out a deal with UnionPay …
Continue reading Using U.S. Credit Cards in China? Not so much.
Earlier: Today I am at the consulate in Chicago to hopefully submit my Visa application. I am requesting a 10 year Visa, which I may or may not get. They decide the length of your Visa, but you can request different options, but they choose what they give you (if anything). So, write in for …
Found out yesterday that the hike I'm planning on doing from Jinshanling to Simatai is a 600 foot climb with some steep sections (I read some people say 49% grade, and others talk of scrabbling up slopes). This is supposedly the part of the wall with the best views/pictures that's easily reachable in the day …
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