The Great China Roadtrip's Guestbook

24th February 2012

Fun entry...
Aman on TB...yes it does happened! I loved the Amanjena...specially their Moroccan restaurant at night. The Amandari was a serious disappointment...and yes, food was less than average....my son did his first vacation in an Aman, at the age of 4 weeks, it was the Amanpuri, impressive place. But so far, my prefered one is still the Amankila by far. I visited the Aman in Siem Reap and was less than impressed, and I've dive right in front of the Aman in Turks & Caicos. Little question, what did you think about the Amankora in Bhutan? How many of the lodges did you do? This is high on my little wish list.

From Blog: Aman Junkie

22nd February 2012

Rupert White
non-member comment

Team Member No 1
The co-driver was a lot better looking than team member no 1!

From Blog: Team Member No 1

22nd February 2012

The Great China Roadtrip
Dean Ashley Owen

Can't argue with that !
Sorry bro, but you are missing a couple of things.....

From Blog: Team Member No 1

10th February 2012

ElyseandPete
Wanderlusting Winter

Aman Junkie
WOW...I come from the backpacking class. I had never even heard of Aman until I read this blog but now I am going to look into it as I live in Hangzhou. I am aware of The Banyan Tree chain but didn't know it was a "copy cat". Enjoy your stays.

From Blog: Aman Junkie

10th February 2012

The Great China Roadtrip
Dean Ashley Owen

Amanfayun
I go to Hangzhou alot, but I usually stay at The Banyan Tree, or if I take my dog, the Oakwood Residences. Unfortunately the Amanfayun is probably my least favorite Aman resort as it lacks the wow factor and is, if anything, a little nondescript. By all means have lunch there, but don't take The Amanfayun to be a good representation of what I consider to be the best hotel chain in the world. If you are in Beijing, do check out the Aman at The Summer Palace, which my friends have said is really special. Have you tried the Dragon Well Manor? Supposed to be the best restaurant in China. Next time I go to Hangzhou I am going to check it out....

From Blog: Aman Junkie

10th February 2012

ElyseandPete
Wanderlusting Winter

The Bucket List
I am a little confused...it seems you have already done everything on your bucket list except your upcoming road trip around China.

From Blog: The Bucket List

10th February 2012

The Great China Roadtrip
Dean Ashley Owen

Not really
Still planning to see the whale sharks, write a book, build a school, and number 10. And one day, hopefully I'll have the opportunity to drive the real Silk Road. Then it'll be time to work on my second bucket list which will include seeing Buffalo in South Dakota, Writing a cook book, Free diving to a depth of 25m, and living long enough to see the first Travelblog from Mars !

From Blog: The Bucket List

8th February 2012

Rupert White
non-member comment

What's the tyre budget?
Hey Dean, I hope you have made a hefty allowance for fresh rubber on this trip. By the looks of that video you are going to need it!!

From Blog: The Driver

8th February 2012

The Great China Roadtrip
Dean Ashley Owen

Spare tyres
Thanks for reminding me. I might need to hedge my rubber exposure on the SHFE

From Blog: The Driver

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Dean Ashley Owen

The Great China Roadtrip

Everyone needs a bucket list. So my friends, welcome to item number 7 on my bucket list, Road Trip across China. Enjoy, support, and follow every step in this journey. Starting 31st March, I will embark on a 10,000km road trip in the world's best selling sports car. My team includes my co-driver in the lead car, and a 4x4 vehicle in support. Enjoy the ride! ... full info