This is a guest post by Katie Aune. The Trans-Siberian Railway is one of the most famous train journeys in the world. For me, it was the highlight of the three months I spent in Russia. I traveled in reverse, going from Vladivostok to Moscow (most people start in Moscow) and went slowly, taking nearly [...]
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Hanging Out in Hong Kong
December 10, 2011 – 11:48 am
I’ve become a bit of a lazy traveler. I barely do any planning or research anymore. I hardly ever look into where I am going until I get there. Sometimes that doesn’t bother me; just winging it has its benefits. But sometimes I regret not doing any research because I never know what to see, [...]
The Weekly Photo: A Giant Panda in Hong Kong
November 20, 2011 – 9:48 am
A giant panda waving hello in Hong Kong
Great Places to Teach English
February 24, 2010 – 5:35 pm
Every year thousands of people leave their home to travel and teach English overseas. They go to experience a new culture, work overseas, put off getting a “real” job, and earn lots of money doing it. Sometimes they are just backpackers who ran out of money and are looking for an easy job that can [...]
Sightseeing Shanghai
May 5, 2009 – 12:21 pm
Shanghai is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in China. It is a modern city but it has a lot of history and many different architectural styles. However, the city can be quite expensive for people but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you are coming from another country or live in China, [...]