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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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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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Xinchang Peaks – Our First Adventure in Rural China

theNomad — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:44:05 +0000

The mist hung low over the twisting river at the bottom of the narrow gorge. Birds were gleefully announcing the new day, with songs long forgotten by man. A sense of harmony seemed to fill the air and drift through the streets as the small village started to animate. In the distance, you could see …

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