Why Confucius? Whilst on a tour of China in 2018 our guide made lots of reference to “Confucius,” a famous Chinese philosopher, teacher, politician & editor. I love sayings and proverbs especially those that offer valuable advice for a more meaningful way of living, or encouragement to develop a positive outlook. So, I felt compelled […]
Cocktails, magicians and Broadway Shows Kerry and I love a cruise holiday… storming across the high seas from one stunning city to the next, sampling fine dining and delighting in fabulous entertainment. The perfect recipe for a relaxing holiday combining glimpses of captivating cultures with copious cheeky cocktails. We usually choose an American Company, called […]
Captured – Photographs of China Our favourite photographs from a particular place. Featuring the people, experiences and landscapes that made it special for us. Will you discover a new destination? China, a captivating country. Majestic, proud and diverse. A country of contrasts, acceleration and change. Supercharged cities and urban metropolises jostle alongside ancient pagodas. Neon […]
Top Tips China Following our recent trip to China, we thought it would be useful to compile a list of top tips for China. China is a fascinating country. It’s richness in both history and culture, diversity and uniqueness have afforded it a place on our “to go” list for some time. We had a […]
Top Things To Do In Beijing Beijing, The People’s Republic of China’s thriving capital is a huge, intriguing and captivating city. Immerse yourself in culture, tradition, modernity, fine cuisine, art and much more. Beijing offers an eclectic mix of contrasting experiences. In our Top things to do in Beijing recommendations, we have included the must-sees. […]
Top things to do in Shanghai Shanghai, our new favourite city! Lively, bustling and exciting, positively brimming with possibility, enthusiasm and a zest for life. Old meets new, ancient brushes shoulders with modern, high rises, sky scrappers and neon coexist with winding lanes, washing and lanterns. This, the most populous city in the world, is […]
UnTour Night Eats Tour – Best food tour in Shanghai Supercharged Shanghai, a vibrant ultra-modern city where skyscrapers soar, neon lights shine and experiencing the “authentic” can be tricky. As the traditional makes way for the new, pagodas brush with office blocks. See lines of colourful washing flap alongside seductive silks. Watch flash cars crawl […]
Lost Plate Hutongs Food Tour, the best food tour in Beijing Beijing – busy, bustling, noisy and very much alive. This chaotic yet cool capital packs a punch when it comes to ways to spend your time. The Forbidden City, “Long” Wall and Palace of Heaven to name but a few. But what about getting […]