Beijing Articles
Beijing – Even Better Than The Real ThingWith a final stop in Beijing after a three month sojourn across China, Bill Pfeffer is left with indelible impressions and appreciation for this unique culture.
Beijing Reaches for Olympic Glory – China, AsiaAt the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Stephen Chien found the passion and pride of the Chinese was unmistakable, with the entire nation’s eyes, and hopes, centered on its athletes.
Bargaining, Chinese Style – Beijing, China, AsiaWelcome to the world of haggling in a Chinese market with Kaitlin Mills.
Calculator Detente: The Art of the Deal in Beijing’s Hutong Market – China, AsiaKimberly Damon didn't hear much English spoken in the Hutong Market. In fact, no English required, common communicator being the lowly battery powered calculator.
Something Happened at the Great Wall – China, AsiaSomething else made the experience of the Great Wall unforgettable for Christine Wuthrich.
The Yin and Yang of China Travel – AsiaOlga Leskiw-Suzuki delves into the good, the bad and the ugly of travelling through China.
Beijing: Where the Streets Are Paved with People – Beijing, China, AsiaWant to explore Beijing? Tor Brierley explains why you should leave the cliches and pre-conceptions at the airport.
Trans-Mongolian Express – Cairo to BeijingKuan Sng recounts his experience getting that rare transit visa in hand, his two full days in Moscow (reflected as one calendar day on his application), and the weeklong train journey (a tri-monthly c
Eye Love Shopping – Beijing, ChinaCan you see yourself getting excited about shopping for prescription glasses? Lynne Reynolds found a market that did just that.
A Walk on the Wild Side in China – Beijing, Jinan, Suzhou, Shanghai – ChinaLucas Aykroyd discovers different cultural norms in driving habits, cuisine, and marketplace negotiations while traveling through China.
