First-time Travels

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Terracotta warriors

First-time in Xi’an

China is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Xi’an is one of the early capitals of this great nation for several dynasties. The[…]

Encounters in China

One of the good things I enjoy in traveling is meeting new people along the way. May they be local residents or fellow travelers on[…]

Lantau, Hong Kong

First-time in Lantau Island

My uncle arrived last night from Hong Kong. It was almost midnight, and though I wanted to exchange notes with him about his trip, I[…]

Guangzhou Youth Hostel

First-time in Guangzhou RiverSide Youth Hostel (Jiangpan)

I’ve never experienced hosteling until I went to Guangzhou, a city in the southern part of China.  I thought it would just be another small[…]

Shenzhen, China

First-time in Shenzhen: Exploring the Wonders of the World

In Shenzhen, a bustling metropolis, I embarked on a transformative journey that revealed the world’s wonders within one city. It was an extraordinary voyage where[…]

Guangzhou

First-time in Guangzhou: Exploring this Southern Gem of China

While the neighboring autonomous regions of Hong Kong and Macau enjoy a great influx of tourists, South China’s Guangzhou and Shenzhen wouldn’t want to be[…]