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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going to China

Wednesday, 4 Aug 2010 | Views [6444] | Comments [10]

If you’re planning to travel to China, you probably already have a laundry list of things to do in order to prepare for your journey.  There are, however, some things you may not have even considered – things which can only be learned after one has ... Read more >

Tags: 5 things, china, language, money, transport, travel-safety, travel-safety-tips, travel-tips


Cons, Scams and Counterfeit Money

Thursday, 14 Aug 2008 | Views [1304]

China is known for its con artists, scammers and nefarious characters, and maybe because there's a natural tendency of visitors to mistrust when they don't understand the language or feel comfortable with the customs. You may want to fight that ... Read more >

Tags: asia, china, scams, travel-crime, travel-safety, travel-tips


Chinese Flu (& other diseases)

Thursday, 14 Aug 2008 | Views [968]

Scratch the surface of 'modern' China and you'll find many of the problems of 'old' China, an impoverished 3rd world country beset by inadequate infrastructure, poor sanitation, dubious hygiene, and ill health. Plus, the sheer mass of humanity means ... Read more >

Tags: asia, china, travel-health, travel-safety


China Traffic Chaos

Thursday, 14 Aug 2008 | Views [1291]

China, the world’s biggest auto market, has one of the highest rates of traffic fatalities. It’s the No. 1 cause of death for residents age 45 and younger. A January 2011 news article claimed road-related deaths there are actually underreported. ... Read more >

Tags: asia, china, travel-safety, travel-transport


China Crime

Thursday, 14 Aug 2008 | Views [1141]

While pickpockets can prove the bane of travelers everywhere, it’s especially rampant in China, where the crowded conditions and cultural tendency to disregard personal space make it an easier crime to commit. Where To Be Alert Transportation stations ... Read more >

Tags: asia, china, travel-crime, travel-safety


When Push Comes to Shove

Thursday, 14 Aug 2008 | Views [1241]

China’s an overpopulated place - 1.4 billion people as of late 2010 - which leaves not a lot of elbow room. Still the Chinese seem to have found a way, and you'll cop more than one or two elbows in any crowd trying to get somewhere. Actually "... Read more >

Tags: asia, china, crowds, travel-safety, travel-tips

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