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November 17th 2009 Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin
Als ich in Guilin ausstiegt, herrschten deutlich einstellige Temperaturen und ein eiskalter Wind, der das Ganze noch schlimmer machte und das, wo ich sowieso schon erkältet war. Dabei ist das hier Süd ... 43 photos [full story]
Als ich in Guilin ausstiegt, herrschten deutlich einstellige Temperaturen und ein eiskalter Wind, der das Ganze noch schlimmer machte und das, wo ich sowieso schon erkältet war. Dabei ist das hier Süd ... 43 photos [full story]
November 14th 2009 Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin
First week in China! Sightseeing visiting the school blooming cold and lots of chopsticks! ... 85 photos [full story]
First week in China! Sightseeing visiting the school blooming cold and lots of chopsticks! ... 85 photos [full story]
November 13th 2009 Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin
A few weeks ago Bradford, a teacher here in Guilin for nearly 7 years now, organized what he called The Cave Party. I was a little hesitant about attending, but he assured me that fun would be had by ... [full story]
A few weeks ago Bradford, a teacher here in Guilin for nearly 7 years now, organized what he called The Cave Party. I was a little hesitant about attending, but he assured me that fun would be had by ... [full story]
October 27th 2009 Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin
Our last day in Guilin was a later start then normal before we did our last tourist stop in this city, the Reed Flute Caves. It is my sister’s birthday today, at some stage our group sang Happy ... 10 photos [full story]
Our last day in Guilin was a later start then normal before we did our last tourist stop in this city, the Reed Flute Caves. It is my sister’s birthday today, at some stage our group sang Happy ... 10 photos [full story]
October 26th 2009 Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin
Most of this day was doing yet another river cruise along the Li River viewing the karst hills around the area. Unfortunately we had a bit of a misty day so it wasn’t exactly great photography ... 23 photos [full story]
Most of this day was doing yet another river cruise along the Li River viewing the karst hills around the area. Unfortunately we had a bit of a misty day so it wasn’t exactly great photography ... 23 photos [full story]
November 1st 2009 Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin
Guilin lived up to its name the week I got Meimei. Guilin is Chinese for "Forrest of Osmanthus Trees." Trees allover the city burst with tiny, fragrant flowers. It was like swimming in a perfume bottl ... [full story]
Guilin lived up to its name the week I got Meimei. Guilin is Chinese for "Forrest of Osmanthus Trees." Trees allover the city burst with tiny, fragrant flowers. It was like swimming in a perfume bottl ... [full story]
October 14th 2009 Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin
reason I would have major problems moving to China is my loving family. Having a sister an ocean away and grandparents in multiple countries already has worn the chances of family gatherings thin, bu ... 20 photos [full story]
reason I would have major problems moving to China is my loving family. Having a sister an ocean away and grandparents in multiple countries already has worn the chances of family gatherings thin, bu ... 20 photos [full story]
August 30th 2009 Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin
After several days in busy Hong Kong, meeting up with Mum and Dad and securing the seemingly elusive yet very necessary visas for China, we took a train across the border. Shenzhen was alive with busi ... [full story]
After several days in busy Hong Kong, meeting up with Mum and Dad and securing the seemingly elusive yet very necessary visas for China, we took a train across the border. Shenzhen was alive with busi ... [full story]
October 19th 2008 Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin
We arrived in Guilin at night. It was surprising to see how many people were out shopping and eating at 10:30 PM. Guilin has a very different feel than Xian. It feels more like a suburb, although t ... 11 photos [full story]
We arrived in Guilin at night. It was surprising to see how many people were out shopping and eating at 10:30 PM. Guilin has a very different feel than Xian. It feels more like a suburb, although t ... 11 photos [full story]
September 30th 2009 Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin
Tomorrow the guys and I take off for Hainan Island. Given everything I have heard about Hainan, and Sanya (where we will be staying)...I get to look forward to spending a week in the Honalulu of China ... 7 photos [full story]
Tomorrow the guys and I take off for Hainan Island. Given everything I have heard about Hainan, and Sanya (where we will be staying)...I get to look forward to spending a week in the Honalulu of China ... 7 photos [full story]
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