The Forbidden City is neither a city nor forbidden: Discuss.
I don’t think that I gave the Forbidden City a fair shake. I was pre-disposed to not being particularly enamored with it thanks to comments...
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To the top of the Great Wall of China!
The Great Wall of China can [apparently, despite my youthful indoctrinations, not] be seen from outer space. I’m quite certain it was not visible today,...
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You know the drill, don’t you?
About half way between San Francisco and Beijing I awoke from my nap and headed to the lav. Time for a quick break to stretch...
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Well, that’s not how I meant to get to Seattle
When the check-in machine at the airport informs you that it is unable to rebook your connection that’s a bad thing. When the agent behind...
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In the news with my Dreamliner adventure
The Wall Street Journal has a piece today about inaugural flights and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner discussing next week’s initial flights for the aircraft and...
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The challenges of acquiring a Chinese Visa
I picked up my passport containing my brand new visa to visit China from the Consulate in New York City this morning. I didn’t use...
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Booking my first 787 Dreamliner flight
With the Boeing 787 Dreamliner entering service in the next few weeks I’ve been quite excited about the opportunity to fly on it. Seats on...