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2012 — Strange “Plans” Across China
Recently I came across an article on-line that was citing that the movie "2012" (Sony Pictures, Roland Emmerich) which had a luke warm reception in the US (yes, lots of special effects, but not much of a deep thought in … Continue reading
A Posting from Another Blog – Covers the Issues that Exist Today with Air Travel Security Checks
There have been already multiple cases of pretty aggressive behavior from the TSA agents at multiple airports. Just recently came at also a bit of a negative experience when crossing the security check point at that airport. This artcile – … Continue reading
Posted in Living in China, Observations
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Wonderful Trip to Florida — Surprisingly Beautiful Places Do Exist
My family and I spent a wonderful Christmas holiday traveling in Florida. This was actually our first driving vacation too… We had a great time and saw some really interesting places and sights. Our first stop after 11 hours of driving was Naples and across a bridge … Continue reading
Integrating Content from TripAdvisor
Over the last 4 years I have been a contributor to Trip Advisor. It is a very interesting site with lots of followers, great content and certainly advice worth considering on your pleasure or business trips… So I added a … Continue reading
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Trip to Big Bend Parks in Texas
Hi folks, yes, the title of the posting is not in error — there are TWO parks with the name Big Bend in the South West corner of Texas — Big Bend State Park and Big Bend National Park. Both … Continue reading
“Cheaper cars for officials” – says People’s Daily On-Line — But is it REALLY?!?!
All of you who have spent any prolonged time in China, especially in Beijing, know that the Audi-A6 is the proverbial mighty party / government / military / police official vehicle. Why? No one really knows…But you won't be wrong … Continue reading
Posted in China Business, Observations
Tagged Beijing, blogsherpa, Cars in China, China
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Fluency in the Chinese Language and Chinese Experience
Recently one of the well read blogs www.lostlaowai.com published an article which I thought was interesting and made me think…. They were questioning the notion of Chinese language proficiency. I myself have been asked many times the same question "Are … Continue reading
Time to Test a New Option for my Blog – how to bring in a bunch of YouTube Videos together….Enjoy!
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So How do I find these Famous Thracian Tombs? Where are they….
There are several tombs you can plan to visit while in Kazanlak / Bulgaria. Here are instructions on how to get to them. WE assume you are capable of making it to Kazanlak from your location in Bulgaria…. Most … Continue reading
Visit to the Valley of Thracian Kings – Part II
In the previous posting on this topic we briefly touched on the fact that the "Goliama Kosmatka" tomb is being considered as the tomb of one of the more powerful Thracian kings – SEVT the III, who was probably also … Continue reading
Posted in Bulgaria, Bulgaria tips and tricks, Observations
Tagged blogsherpa, Bulgaria, Kazanlak, Thrace
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