NE Asia Articles
The Back Side of the Mountain – Lhasa, Tibet, China, AsiaDebby Merickel finds that Lhasa, the former capital of Tibet, takes all of your senses at least one step beyond comfort.
Why You Should Go To Yunnan – Yunnan, China, AsiaAndris Bjornson thinks Yunnan province of China warrants the phrase "you should" – go there, see it.
The Fisherman of Erhai Hu Lake – Dali, China, AsiaOlga Leskiw-Suzuk convinces her husband to go cormorant fishing. The fisherman disappears with a bounce in his walk.
Linfen, China: Ancient City to Apocalypse – Linfen, China, AsiaHow did Linfen, China, become the world's most polluted city? Gary Foyster chronicles the former capital's fall from grace.
Pure Pachinko: A look into Japan’s Favorite Pass Time – Japan, AsiaPachinko is as much a part of modern Japanese culture as sushi and sake, but what's it all about? Grab your smokes, head for the bright lights and find out with Dan Murphy.
Down and Out in Hong Kong – Hong Kong, China, AsiaThomas Antoni Carter's poor backpacker's epiphany in Asia's wealthiest city.
Japan on the Cheap: A User Guide – Japan, AsiaDan Murphy offers this guide for those wanting to go to Japan and hesitating because of its high price reputation. His tips include shoestring budget transportation, accommodations and eateries.
Hainan Island: The Hawaii of the East – Hainan Island, China, AsiaOut of curiosity, Benson Wallace took a boat to Hainan Island, where he found a slice of SE Asia in China – coffee shops that had been around since before Starbucks, lots of Russians, Chinese using to
Backpackers Behaving Badly – Chengdu, China, AsiaThomas Antoni Carter spent seven days in China's wildest youth hostel!
Chinese Cultural Quirks Exposed – China, AsiaWriter, Greg Foyster, takes a humorous look at some more off-colour Chinese customs.
