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7 Awesome Things I Did in Beijing (and 1 I Passed On)

7 Awesome Things I Did in Beijing (and 1 I Passed On)

I’d previously come up with a list of things I wanted to do in Beijing. I’m happy to say that I did most of those things on the list, but with one notable exception.
8 Things I Want to Do in Beijing

8 Things I Want to Do in Beijing

On Wednesday morning, I’ll be flying to Beijing. This will be my first ever trip to China, so naturally I’m more than a little excited. It seems like there’s so much to do in Beijing. Here are some things I definitely want to do while I’m actually there.
The Three-Hour China Visa

The Three-Hour China Visa

Last Thursday, I woke up hungover shortly before 11am. Upon gathering my senses, I decided I was going to China on the following week. Three hours after waking up and making that decision, I got my Chinese visa approved. Incredible? Sort of.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Wat Phra Si Sanphet (Ayutthaya, Thailand)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Wat Phra Si Sanphet (Ayutthaya, Thailand)

Wat Phra Si Sanphet was built in 1448 by King Borommatrailokanat in the ancient Siamese kingdom of Ayutthaya.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Singapore National Day at Marina Bay Sands

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Singapore National Day at Marina Bay Sands

9 August is Singapore's National Day. At last year’s celebrations, Marina Bay Sands was lit up in Singapore’s colors, red and white, as well as the crescent and five stars seen on the national flag.
Greetings from Georgetown

Greetings from Georgetown

I have touched down in Penang, Malaysia! After trouble getting out of the airport, I made a new friend and tried some delicious curry mee!
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Canals of Hamburg, Germany

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Canals of Hamburg, Germany

Along the waterways of the canals of Hamburg are old buildings and warehouses that have been preserved through the years.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Kölner Dom (Cologne, Germany)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Kölner Dom (Cologne, Germany)

Cologne Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in the Gothic style. It is one of the world’s largest churches, and for four years after its completion, it was the tallest structure in the world. In 1996, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
My 7 Links: I’m a REAL Travel Blogger Now!

My 7 Links: I’m a REAL Travel Blogger Now!

I finally get to participate in Tripbase's My 7 Links project! I look back at seven of my best and most interesting blog entries.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Old Supreme Court Building (Singapore)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Old Supreme Court Building (Singapore)

Singapore’s Old Supreme Court Building was designed by Frank Dorrington Ward. The building is slated to be converted into the National Art Gallery of Singapore.
Watching Theatre in Foreign Languages

Watching Theatre in Foreign Languages

Apart from travel, theatre is one of my passions. I've been involved with theatre since 2003, and I do my best to watch plays and musicals when I get the chance. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, that I watched three shows during my two weeks in Europe.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Sultan Abdul Samad Building (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Sultan Abdul Samad Building (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

The Sultan Abdul Samad Building was designed by A.C. Norman. It currently houses the offices of the Ministry of Information, Communications and Culture of Malaysia.