Monthly Archives: November 2006

Trip to Bansko, Bulgaria – part 1

Here is the first part of several postings about some interesting places to visit in Bulgaria. This Eastern European country is a good place to visit and enjoy both winter (skiing, hiking) and summer (hikinig, swimming) activities. This summer my … Continue reading

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Travel to China and Ways to Maximize Your Time

Recently I was asked for some suggestion as to maximizing your time spent in China while on a business trip. The person who contacted me asked for best ways to use a few days prior to business in Canton (Guangzhou). … Continue reading

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Starting information flow about Bulgaria as well

It is time to write a bit about my experiences (over the years) of visiting European destinations and especially Bulgaria. I have my connections with that country — I actually grew up there and left in 1987. So, I will … Continue reading

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Using ATMs and Mobile Phones if you travel to China

I have come across some travel sites lately that give suggestions that are not exactly quite acurate — there were a number of posts on those sites that suggested that ATMs are difficult to find or not to be used … Continue reading

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More Airline Deals

United Airlines is offering up to 25,000 bonus miles for qualified round trips on United, Ted, and United Express. Apparently you need to complete the flights between November 10, 2006 and January 31, 2007. Here is the link. United is … Continue reading

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Sanya and Hainan Island

(Sarah at a hotel party, Marriott, Sanya) Well holidays are approaching and so is the cold weather in Beijing. So it is time to think about an escape to the tropics… Sounds exotic, right If you are spending any prolonged … Continue reading

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