Archive for the ‘china’ Category

I will be traveling to Beijing soon and do not want to fall into the usual tourist traps?

Monday, May 18th, 2009

sunnys_mom asked: Are there other interesting things to see and experience in or around the area. Recommendations and any advice or websites would be appreciated. Thanks! I would like to know about any interesting places to visit... not just the usual!Nancy

Business Travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Advice Please = )?

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

elguapo315 asked: I have a 20 hour flight to Malaysia (with a brief layover in Beijing) in one week. Any recommendations on how to balance taking sleeping pills, watching movies, reading books, and otherwise keeping sane to make it through such a long flight? I'm flying coach on Malaysia Airlines. ...

Would you bring nicer clothing when travelling? ?

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Amadeus C asked: Hi, I would be traveling from France to Eastern Europe and will be visiting most countries in Eastern and Central Europe (with the exception of Belarus, Romania, Bulgaria, the Caucasus, and Macedonia) for the entirety of summer, after which I will be taking the TS from Moscow ...

Has anyone visited Beijing recently? I would like to hear review of the following youth hostels?

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

AYya asked: It's the first time I'm going to China, the first time I'm travelling alone (I'm a girl), and the first time I'm going to stay in youth hostels - I would really like to know whether they are safe so my belongings don't get stolen! I've been looking ...

How do I arrange / coordinate my vacation with 10 different destinations in multiple countries?

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

Sandee asked: Origin: Honolulu, Hawaii Destinations: (In no particular order) Florida (Disney World), New York (Empire State Bldg), Egypt (Pyramids), Thailand (Bangkok), Philippines (Manila), Taiwan (Taichung / Taipei), Hong Kong, Beijing, South Korea, and Japan (Hokkaido only). Then of course back to Honolulu, Hawaii. Is the only option is to ...

Is the dialect of Mandarin Chinese that is spoken in Beijing the same as or similar to the one spoken in Xian?

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Carl F asked: I am traveling to both cities and am hoping that if I buy and study a Mandarin phrase book, that will help me to be able to communicate in both cities. However, I recognize that Mandarin Chinese has many dialects. Does anybody have any practical ...

A Small Kid in a Big, Big Airport******************************************************************?

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Chipee asked: In September, I have to board an airplane from Beijing, China to San Francisco to Los Angelos. During the flight to Los Angelos, my parents can't be with me because they have a meeting there. By myself, I have to bring my little sister to find the airplane travelling ...

WHat are my chances of transferring to a good business school in the U.S.; or the University of Florida?

Sunday, April 26th, 2009

Gracie/Student87 asked: Hello. I am a current college student in a Florida community college. I am getting ready to finish up my A.A. degree and I am wondering what my chances are of getting into a good business school in the U.S. I have realized that in the business world ...

Backpacking in Asia. Is this do-able? Tips?

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

tada asked: Hi. I'm planning on backpacking around Asia for about 3 months or 4 months. For now, I've very roughly planned out what I want to do. But I just want some advice from experienced backpackers out there. I'm from Australia. So I'm flying first to ...

Advice Getting into Wharton UPENN?

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

aa h asked: Hi, I am a high school student and I was wondering if any of you could help me in perfecting my resume or provide me with any advice to get into college. With that being said …. I go to school at University High School in Irvine California, ...