Monthly Archives: December 2007

What a way to end 2007… New York Times Article on Beijing’s Air Quality and Impact on the Upcoming 2008 Olympics

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Administrator

Over the last couple of years I have posted several times on the issues related to air quality in Beijing. Overall, and as usual, images say a lot about the situation, but now New York Times has published another article … Continue reading →

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Visit to Etara – an Ethnographic Museum in the open – a working museum of arts and crafts from 18th-19th century Bulgaria

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Administrator

I am finally getting to the point of putting together a posting about one of the interesting architectural, cultural, and historic sites in Bulgaria — the open air museum ETARA. My family and I visited the location during our trip … Continue reading →

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Quick Review of Beijing Shangri-La, China World, Kerry Center Hotel, Traders Hotel, and Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven

Posted on December 29, 2007 by Administrator

So you are planing for a trip to Beijing. Your next question is, which hotel should I stay in. Aside from Corporate requirements (if you are on a business travel) or room availability, you can consider what area of Beijing … Continue reading →

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Beijing Botanical Gardens and WoFu Temple

Posted on December 25, 2007 by Administrator

In the cold winter days of Beijing it is good to remember the nice sunny weather of the summer — that is when I remembered about our visits to the Beijing Botanical Garden. The Garden is located near the West … Continue reading →

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Hotel Reviews: Hong Kong Island Le Meridien, Kowloon Sheraton, Shenzhen: Venetian Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Shangri-La (LuoHu)

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Administrator

I have been asked on a number of occasions for recommendations on good / convenient hotels in Hong Kong and Shenzhen. There are many travelers (both business and tourist alike) who need to spend time in both cities and/or stay … Continue reading →

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Adding more to the blog…Hotel Reviews are coming

Posted on December 16, 2007 by Administrator

Well, over the last few years I have spent a significant amount of time staying at various hotels across Asia (in China, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, Macao, India). So it is time to reflect on those experiences and provide … Continue reading →

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Air Travel Experiences – Plane Mechanical Troubles and Delays Abound

Posted on December 9, 2007 by Administrator

Over the last three weeks my family and I have had to travel on a number of flights and across several airlines (American, United…) for both business and personal reasons. Between the Thanksgiving holiday and business travel for me we … Continue reading →

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