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Of all the travel styles, I like yours the best...
if only I could take off for months at a time.

Much truth coupled with amazing photos, write me up!
Very good blog, it's true what you write about being judged on different travelling styles. I can confess to doing so myself before, but I try not to think like that any more even though biases die hard. Your photos are all in world class and I look forward to reading more blogs from you!

Travelling in China
Who cares what anyone else thinks? Everyone has their journey and their footsteps are their own. Really enjoyed your perspective on travelling styles Nanci...so true...so annoying when someone makes a judgment usually so someone else can hear. Now to the task at hand...China...our most visited destination other than our island continent home. How do us dancers travel China? With David Hoo Tours (self guided and planned)..."Your travel experts with minimum experience but maximum optimism" was what we used to say...16 provinces so far but so many more to go. Your blog excites me...fabulous pics and writing style...I can taste and feel the breeze in which you ride...do it your way...even if it is against the tide.

Wow-za!
This is everything! Great job capturing such a magical moment Nanci! Your travel photography is my favorite of all time.

Great post, fantastic photos
Congrats for having a successful trip around china without speaking Chinese. That must be very challenging. I met very few English speakers in China and none at all in the smaller places. You have visited a lot of places that I didn't visit in China. If I ever go back, I will use your post as a guide. Your choice of destinations is excellent.

Another fantastic blog! So true about being judged about the style of travelling! It reminded me of my trek to Everest Base Camp when I joined an Intrepid tour. Apart from me there were only another two solo travellers in our group and I clearly remember my jaw dropping when one young girl from a group of 4 young Aussies asked a guy travelling solo why he was travelling solo and whether he had no friends to travel with? He only laughed it off, but it really hurt my feelings. Probably because I was only trying to figure out my style of travelling and in general my life at that point... And as much as I'd love to say that I don't judge other people's travelling styles, I'm afraid that's not entirely true... Still learning... Love your travelling style and your beautiful writing. Not to mention the incredible pictures! Yes, China sure can be challenging, I do remember trying to get some directions and being pointed the wrong way or being laughed at (or so I thought as it turns out it's simply their way of communicating). It looks like you have visited some beautiful sites already, enjoy the rest of your trip! Looking forward to reading more about your adventures! Safe travels!

Not suitable for claustrophobics
Thank you for another blog packed with great writing and beautiful photos. That first video was indeed not suitable for claustrophobics! It's amazing to think that people live in apartments like that for their entire life... and I thought our house was small! :) I could also picture myself enjoying the views and laser display at night, probably worth the tiny flat!

Hong Kong Life
I had to look at this for a while Nanci. Then I realised you were looking up and I could hear you saying, "Wow, Wow, Wow."

Hongkers
Your beautiful word and gorgeous photos have made me very nostalgic for Hong Kong. I lived on the waterfront on Kowloon side for 12 months and loved watching the laser show on HK island at night too... such a treat. A gentrified version of the world of Susie Wong exists in fractions around town, I think there used to be a tour that took you to locations used in the 1960s film :)

Hi there!
What an interesting choice, I didn't even know Joshua Tree town was a residential place! Choosing a place that makes you happy from your head to your toes is difficult but once you find it and live there it will feel great. Love your photos of the Mojave Desert Joshua trees, I've always admired them and would love to see them in person some day.

Route 66 - one day we will make it ours
Route 66 is high on the wish list. We will go there one day. Lovely photo. /Ake