Destinations

If you are planning a visit to China, there are multiple annoyances to be aware of before your visit. There are many challenges for Westerners visiting China for the first time, some of which will take you by surprise if unprepared. This guide aims to highlight some of these and …

This post is not intended to be a comprehensive outline of everything you need to know when travelling in China. Instead, it’s aim is to share some of our findings from our recent trip, to help you get around in Beijing and China both conveniently and cheaply. Getting from the …

Everyone comes to Xian for the Terracotta Warriors, and whilst there is no denying that they are incredible, there is so much more to Xian. If you can spare a long weekend, this itinerary takes in 8 fascinating things to do in Xian. In 72 hours, you can explore the …

The Beijing W Hotel surely must stand for ‘wow’ hotel. From the minute you escape the Beijing summer heat and wander into the brightly lit lobby, you will be amazed. Funky neon lights create the semblance of a trendy nightclub, whilst a saxophonist serenades guests enjoying afternoon cocktails. Location It’s …

My feet are hanging over the edge of a bright purple plane 15,000 feet above the Cambridgeshire countryside. An involuntary scream accompanies our exit from the plane as my instructor and I plummet towards the earth at breakneck speed. I’m clinging on to my harness for dear life, as though …