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February 13th, 2012 - 12:40 pm § in China, Costa Rica, Destinations, Greece, Journals, Philippines, Uncategorized
Photos: Where You Went
Great Trips: Sailing China’s Three Gorges
By Annie Fitzsimmons China plans to build more than 50 new airports in the next five years, and its population — with nearly 500 million Internet users and counting — is becoming more “global” each day. But to grasp what China meant and means today, you have to get out of the[...]
China’s Wild West
By Annie Fitzsimmons “Welcome to the Wild West of China,” my guide said as we touched down in Lijiang after a 4-hour flight from Shanghai. Though I didn’t yet spot any cowboy boots, I was indeed far west in the Yunnan province, at the foothills of the Himalaya; bordered by Laos, Vietn[...]
The top 5 luxury travel destinations for families
The world is filled with wonderful places to go as a family, but a few really stand out some for their cultural offerings, some for their activities, some for their wildlife, and some for a combination of the above. 1. Argentina This trip really had it all lots of outdoor activities, a taste o[...]
January 17th, 2012 - 6:23 pm § in China, Destinations
A tour to the Giant Panda’s hometown: Si Chuan, China
There has been a big buzz ever since Edinburgh Zoo announced that two giants pandas Tian Tian and Yuan Yuan from China would find their new home in Edinburgh. Just looking at pandas makes me chuckle: clumsy moves, balloon-like bouncy bodies and the legendary black eyes as if theyve been dep[...]
Hong Kong welcomes the Year of the Dragon!
Hong Kong is ready to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in spectacular style with stunning flower markets, a fantastic International Night Parade, dazzling fireworks, lively sporting events and much, much more. Chinese New Year is the most important celebration of the year and the lead up to the fes[...]
January 10th, 2012 - 8:15 pm § in China
China Top Five Ski Resorts
No.1 Yabuli Ski Resort — the Best Ski Resort in China Yabuli Ski Resort, located halfway between Harbin and Mudanjiang River in China’s northernmost province Heilongjiang (formerly known as Manchuria), is the home of China’s first destination resort and has expanded into China’[...]
The LG Travel News Roundup: Cambodia Fights to End Orphanage Tourism
By Susmita Baral LG News Intern Missed the big travel stories of the week? And the weird, wacky and insignificant ones? We’ve got your roundup right here… Orphanage Tourism In an attempt to see the “real” Cambodia, many tourists opt to tour orphanages during their visit–a pract[...]
January 6th, 2012 - 7:05 am § in China, Destinations
See the true essence of Shanghai with AtYourSide
Shanghai is the fastest-developing city in the fastest-developing nation, and boasts dramatic modern architecture and cutting-edge facilities. But within this rapidly changing city are hidden hints of its rich history with temples tucked down back-alleys and traditional street markets secreted among[...]
January 3rd, 2012 - 7:04 am § in China, Destinations
The Essential Guide to Celebrating Chinese New Year in Beijing, China
A celebration filled with color, energy, food, and history, Chinese New Year in Beijing hosts a number of fascinating local events to make your journey truly unique and unforgettable. MSW offers you an essential travel guide to some of the best attractions, activities and restaurants in Beijing duri[...]