Archive for April, 2009

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, ...

What is the better bet for a tourist, visiting Tokyo & Shanghai or Bangkok on its own?

Sunday, April 12th, 2009

JahKnow asked: Taking into consideration that the cost to fly to Bangkok ($900 US) from Beijing is more than combined flights to Shanghai and Tokyo from Beijing ($850). Also, any advice on cheaper travel to any of these locations from Beijing and suggestions of other places to visit would be great. Thanks!Jacqueline

where are good places to go in china?

Monday, April 6th, 2009

kath r asked: i live in beijing and i want to go on holiday with my sister for a week or 2. can anyone give me a recommendation for a trip we could take? traveling by train would be best probably and we would quite like to go to a ...

What is the better bet for a tourist, visiting Tokyo & Shanghai or Bangkok on its own?

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

JahKnow asked: Taking into consideration that the cost to fly to Bangkok ($900 US) from Beijing is more than combined flights to Shanghai and Tokyo from Beijing ($850). Also, any advice on cheaper travel to any of these locations from Beijing and suggestions of other places to visit would be great. Thanks!Jeff