China, Beijing: subway ads in tunnels – Video
Thought this was an interesting, somewhat aggressive concept: advertising in tunnels, Beijing subway:The post China, Beijing: subway ads in tunnels – Video appeared first on ooaworld: ooa's Travels,...
View ArticleBeijing, China: Travel Diaries
- Wild street-crossing: strength in numbers, and preferably place numbers between yourself and oncoming traffic, not the other way round. - A ‘second-and-first-world’; the Chinese capital’s...
View ArticleBeijing Kids, China – Travel Photos
From the land of the ‘one-child policy’ – one boy rather, or as it is officially named, “family planning policy” – a few shots of children in Beijing:The post Beijing Kids, China – Travel Photos...
View ArticleBeijing / Peking Roast Duck, China – Videos
Peking roast duck is one of China’s and Beijing’s most famed culinary specialties. So here’s one for the foodies, some shots of ducks being cut up and prepared in some of the capital’s famed...
View ArticleHow to (not) take a train in China, from Beijing to the Deserts (parts 1-2 of...
Part 1: Beijing to Lan Zhou Every traveler should have at least one train story; this will be one of mine. It remains one of the most memorable, grueling, train rides I’ve had – a series of two...
View ArticleHow to (not) take a train in China, from Beijing to the deserts (part 3 of 3)...
Part 3: Lanzhou to Dunhuang, Wagon 16, Unreserved Seating This is to date the most memorable train ride I’ve had (wait till we get a bit further along in our trip – may Coco not kill me before then)....
View ArticleTaking a Train in China, Unreserved Seats – Videos
Video from the infamous Wagon 16, from Lanzhou to Dunhuang, in Gansu, China. In the previous two posts (read parts 1-2 and part 3) I attempted to describe the experience in writing, riding with...
View ArticleDunhuang and Lanzhou, China: Deserts’ People – Travel Photos
Photos of people, from our brief stay in Lanzhou and Dunhuang, Gansu province, China. The post Dunhuang and Lanzhou, China: Deserts’ People – Travel Photos appeared first on ooaworld: ooa's Travels,...
View ArticleChina: Gansu, A bit of Silk Road – Travel Diaries
An oasis in the desert, Dunhuang and Mogao Caves - “No, they’re just clouds,” says our fellow passenger, a 17-year old boy speaking of the hovering, ever-present pollution over Lan Zhou (the...
View ArticleDunhuang, China: Desert Landscapes – Travel Photos
Breathing in the serenity of a deep blue desert night…The post Dunhuang, China: Desert Landscapes – Travel Photos appeared first on ooaworld: ooa's Travels, Photos and Art.
View ArticleTales of Strangers Dunhuang, Gansu, China – Videos
The following are 4 ‘Tales of Strangers’, shot in Gansu, China, asking people to share any story of their choice. After some deliberation about how to go with this, I’ve decided to publish the...
View ArticleInstagram – China, Philippines, Indonesia
Hi everyone, It’s been exactly 5 months on the road, traveling through Asia, and we’re about to cross our 12th border. I’m way behind in the posts, in part because of the ‘tight’ schedule of our...
View ArticleLanzhou, China: Sleeping in a ‘Health Spa’
Aloha! This is my debut post on ooaworld, a travel diary extract. I hope there will be many more traveling stories to come, including travel tips for travelers, backpackers and wannabe travelers out...
View ArticleChina: Shaanxi, Xi’an – Travel Diaries
- Arrive in Xi’an by night at an outer-city bus terminal then have some trouble finding the private apartments we booked (cheaper than hotels for some reason) – thanks to a helpful receptionist...
View ArticleXi’an, China: Muslim st, Train station – Travel Photos
Photos from Xi’an, capital of Shaanxi province and former capital of China. Pictures of Muslim Street, the train station (one of the country’s busiest), and others.The post Xi’an, China: Muslim st,...
View ArticleXi’an China Bell Tower Timelapse HD – Videos
Timelapse of the central Bell Tower and ceaseless traffic in Xi’an, China. Will be others to come!The post Xi’an China Bell Tower Timelapse HD – Videos appeared first on ooaworld: ooa's Travels, Photos...
View ArticleChengdu, China: Pandas and Great Buddhas – Travel Diaries
- We’ve more or less decided on our Chinese itinerary and it’s become necessary to fly to a few of the remaining destinations considering their distance. Despite the negative dent in our budget...
View ArticleChengdu, China: Cute Giant Pandas Feeding and Playing – Video
Chengdu’s giant pandas, one for animal lovers – or lovers of cute and cuddly things in general. These were not seen in a zoo but at Chengdu’s Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan, China.The...
View ArticleVisit Xi’an China: 5 must-sees / must-dos
If you’re visiting Xi’an for a day or two, here are a few of the activities you don’t want to miss: Xi’an is the old capital of China, current capital of Shaanxi Province, one of the oldest cities in...
View ArticleChengdu, China: Jinli, Streets, Leshan – Travel Photos
Photos from Chengdu, Sichuan, including some from the historic – touristy – Jinli st and other areas, as well as one from our excursion to the Sitting Buddha of Leshan. Have plenty of other pictures...
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