We arrived in India at Indira Ghandi International Airport late in the evening and got our first look at this enigmatic country in the dark driving to our hotel. We were tired and excited to be out of the extreme … Continued
When deciding where to go for the Chinese Spring Festival, my friend, Aaron, and I tossed around several ideas, but he was more persistent on India than anywhere else. It wasn’t at the top of my list, but I did … Continued
What can I say about India that hasn’t been said? A country of more than 1.2 billion people crammed into a space just over a quarter the size of China (or the United States) that has its own unique character … Continued
In case you weren’t aware, I enjoy visiting aquariums and zoos. So, when it was absolutely freezing recently, like -20 degrees Celsius cold, I decided to visit the Beijing Aquarium not too far from my apartment at the zoo for … Continued
My most recent excursion to Hong Kong resulted in another wonderful experience hiking on Victoria Peak. This time I hiked up a trail from Hong Kong University and then hiked down the other side on Old Peak Road. Besides the … Continued
In order to experience the Three Natural Bridges and Furong Cave, we had to go to the town of Wulong, which is the county seat for the surrounding area. It is the hub for all major transportation in and out … Continued
Our second day’s adventure in Wulong County was to another part of the UNESCO World Heritage South China Karst at Furong Cave—a labyrinth of vast caverns jeweled with spectacular formations that have formed drop by drop in the heart of … Continued
Standing beneath these behemoth rock formations brings perspective of size, age, and beauty found in few places. There is a reason these three natural bridges have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site and why one of China’s great filmmakers … Continued
Continued from Dazu Grottoes – Beishan and Nanshan Baodingshan Arguably the best grotto in the Dazu area, this one has some of the most spectacular grotto art I’ve seen. It also has a rich collection of story-telling panels as opposed … Continued
In my effort to visit the four major (World Heritage) Buddhist grottoes in China, our first adventure in the Chongqing vicinity, on Christmas Day, was a day trip to Dazu Grottoes in the western part of the municipality. Several sites … Continued