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Baisha Island – The West Coast Town in China

theNomad — Sun, 20 May 2018 13:54:58 +0000

Just east of Zhujiajian lies Baisha Island. The island is home to a small town that has the look and feel of a typical west coast town in South Africa. At first glance, it almost seems as though it has been stolen from somewhere between Paternoster and Port Nolloth and dropped just off the coast …

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Zhoushan Escape

theNomad — Sat, 12 May 2018 05:10:27 +0000

We were staying somewhere on Zhujiajian island and after our flying fiasco, we were eager to get started with our adventure in Zhoushan. So, we proceeded to locate our living quarters where we would be staying for the next week. As per usual, we took a wrong turn along the way and had to rely on …

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Murphy’s Law and Travelling in China

theNomad — Fri, 11 May 2018 13:45:55 +0000

October’s Golden week holiday was fast approaching and we were still undecided on how to spend our week-long break. We had just come back from our tropical retreat in Hainan and we were hoping to catch some more sun in Thailand or Taiwan. It didn’t take long, however, to realise that an overseas trip during the Golden …

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Skiing in China at the Huaibei International Ski Resort

theNomad — Mon, 07 May 2018 05:33:56 +0000

China is famous for a great many things, but as far as ski resorts are concerned it doesn’t exactly strike excitement into the hearts and minds of avid skiers and snowboarders. Skiing is still a relatively young sport in the ancient kingdom and has only recently become more mainstream. In fact, modern winter sports only …

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The Great Wall at Badaling

theNomad — Sat, 17 Feb 2018 05:00:02 +0000

The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about travelling to China is the Great Wall. Once an important line of defence that protected the Chinese way of life against foreign powers, its purpose has completely mutated. Today the Wall hosts millions of tourists, who come from all over the world, to marvel at …

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Dogs in China: Friends or Food? – The Dog Meat Industry

theNomad — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 07:31:38 +0000

Before coming to China, the vast majority of comments from friends and family had something to do with dog meat. Although all of these comments were uttered in jest, it definitely exposed the perception that we harbour in South Africa. To put my mind at ease I decided to do some recognisance on Google. Well, …

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Our Island Adventure on China’s Hawaii – Hainan

theNomad — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 07:19:27 +0000

Chancy hotels, strangers in dark alleyways, crowded bus rides and an overall lack of planning are all core ingredients of a great adventure. And indeed, Hainan was one for the books, or should I say – the blog. We had been choking on Shanghai’s crowded streets and thick smoggy air for far too long and …

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Boundary Island – The Border between Cultures and Climates

theNomad — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 07:46:40 +0000

Just a kilometre or so off the east coast of Hainan lies a small rocky island named Boundary Island (FenjieZhou). It is named so for its location on the border between two climates, two different cultures and two administrative regions. The island, in its entirety, serves as a tourist attraction. Covered in an array of …

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Riyue Bay – China’s Surfing Capital

theNomad — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 06:55:04 +0000

Tropical weather, turquoise water and white sandy beaches make Riyue Bay an alluring destination to anyone that’s looking to spend some time at the beach. But it’s the waves that make it China’s surfing capital. If you’re plagued by the uncontrollable urge to catch a wave, there’s no better place to be. Home to Jalenboo Surf Club, it’s …

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How to Book Train Tickets in China

theNomad — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 07:44:41 +0000

China’s high-speed railway network is one of the largest in the world and it’s a thing of absolute wonder. It stretches across the country like a giant spider’s web, connecting hundreds of destinations. To the curious traveller, it’s a brilliant way to explore this massive country. It’s efficient, affordable and incredibly fast, with some trains reaching …

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