How to Find Accommodation in China – in Association with Wimdu
Over the months we’ve spent in China so far, I’ve had more experience than I’d like in finding different types of accommodation, from short term...
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A 12-Step Guide To Driving in Lebanon
Driving in Lebanon can be, well, challenging for folk who are used to driving in places with road rules. The Lebanese drive with a verve,...
Petrified in Petra (2)
Even after our traumatic scramble over the cliffs, I still had a yen to see Petra from above – not to mention exploring Wadi Muthlim,...
How to Take the Train in China
1: Don’t Try And Buy Tickets On The Day For anything but commuter routes, buy train tickets a couple of days ahead of when you...
How Hard Is It To Get A Chinese Visa in Kuala Lumpur?
July 2014 update: This is an old post and detailed regulations have changed, but recent feedback from readers suggests that this is still a great...
Fifteen and a Half Steps to (Back)Packing Mastery
1: Heavy Stuff High, Light Stuff Low Thanks to the high-school physics principle of moment, things at the bottom of your pack feel heavier than...