Monthly Archives: July 2010

10 most happiest places around the world

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Steve

　　Smile and the world smiles with you. That’s the theory: try it in this location the most amusement, taken from 1000 “Lonely Planet” Ultimate Experiences. 　　Vanuatu 　　Many idea of a human being to live happily involved in a hammock swaying … Continue reading →

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Lijang – everybody gets lucky!

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Steve

Last month I traveled to Lijiang and stayed for three days. It’s a nice place, although I Lijang old has too many tourists. My hotel was called Mama Naxi and was reading reviews online that were true – great place … Continue reading →

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My first month living in Xi’an

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Steve

It has now been a month. It seems much more than that. My apartment is very large. I think it’s really nice. The furniture is very old, but the apartment is huge! I thought I would get a small apartment. … Continue reading →

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Jade History

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Steve

Jade is loosely understood in China as the collective name for most precious stones, and jade carving in this sense is an important part of Chinese arts and crafts. The love of jade ware, according to Dr. Joseph Needham, the … Continue reading →

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How to enjoy the Shanghai World Expo

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Steve

When it comes to travel plans, I’m of two minds. I plan the logistics – airline tickets, hotel room, transportation from the airport – to the last detail. But once you’ve checked into the hotel, my favorite plan is no … Continue reading →

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