The Little Apple

trying hard to knock Manhattan off it's perch

October 18th 2010
Well here we are at last, mainland China. Wow. I guess this shows just how much the world has changed in the last few years. As we mentioned, getting out of Hong Kong to anywhere is expensive, almost the same to fly the few hundred miles to the mainland as our return ticket to the other side of the world cost. Being intrepid (and often deluded) travelling types we decided that a train a few ho ... read more

Asia » China » Shanghai

For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more

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Round the World Wanderings

Chris and Lisa

Hi All. Fed up with working all the hours only for the taxman to take most of it away so we have decided to do what we have always dreamed about and take off round the world. We are currently planning our trip and have been inspired by all the great bloggs on here, thanks. We are looking to leave in Sept 2009 and travel first to the USA. I have visited many times but mainly for work, now is the time to see it for real. Then onto New Zealand to meet family, some for the first time, and see that beautiful country. Next Australia to catch up with some 'old' friends - Diane and Richard ... full info

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