Fora anyone that knowns much about visiting North Korea you might be aware that overland is primarily done by bridge, namely the Yalu River Bridge, but did you know there is a New Yalu River Bridge? Said bridge is a long modern affair built over 10 years ago by the Chinese. The only problem? No…
Traveling through China in modern times and you would be confused for thinking modern train stations were either air, or space ports. There are though a few historic exceptions, such as Beijing Railway Station. This was and is a place that both me and my company have used for many years, specifically for travel to…
Having previously spent many years living in Dandong one of the highlights was always looking over the Yalu River into Sinuiju. This though is something that has greatly over the years though as not only both economies have developed, but also other factors have came into play, such as Covid-19 and the very visible closure…
While the fast train and obviously flying are the quickest way to take this route if you want a truly old school China authentic experience then consider taking the slow train from Guangzhou to Beijing. Be warned though there are many different classes to this journey and at 22 hours this for the true train…
Performing Umrah is a devotion. Executing all the rituals requires effort and concentration. Maintain a nutritious diet during this season to remain healthy and capable of moving about your day without feeling tired and confused; otherwise, it could make worship harder to focus on. Here are some simple ways to remain charged up during Umrah….
Can you travel in China without speaking Chinese? The simple answer to this is that yes you can. The realistic answer though is that with English regressing and the new payment systems it is extremely hard if you do not speak Chinese. Now this might well surprise you if you ingest social media at all….
