I’d been scouring the internet looking for a cooking course as a birthday present back in November and finally settled on a pasta making course. The main reason for choosing the course was that it was possible to attend in the evenings. It seems that cooking courses in London are extremely popular, including those hosted […]
Things to do in Beijing
Beijing, the hub of communist political rule in China reflects the nations historical changes. Rapid modernisation sits alongside communist style monuments and gleaming towers showing the country’s progress at the expense of it’s historical past. Beijing’s famous Hutongs, the narrow alleys where people’s daily lives and businesses thrived are sadly disappearing rapidly. Beijing is an […]
Travel China – Shanghai & Hangzhou
Nathan Sudbury is a first time traveller and is currently on a 6 month round the world trip. He’ll be posting his updates to TravMonkey as he travels. He’s currently in Hong Kong. Less than two weeks after arriving in Beijing, I have now departed China for Hong Kong. It has been a frantic couple […]
First Time Traveler To Beijing
As a first time traveler, I was a little daunted that I chose Beijing as my first port of call. Prior to my trip I had heard that English is not widely spoken, which is partly correct. However, never underestimate the power of pointing at pictures and signs. Having lived in London for the past […]
How to Get Paid to Travel
The azure seas of the Mediterranean, majesty of the Himalayas, humbling vistas of the Australian outback and the engaging scenes of the world’s largest metropolises: who doesn’t dream of experiencing it all? Unfortunately we can’t all be jet-setting millionaires with the world at our fingertips. But with a little ingenuity and some good old fashioned […]
China Travel Video – The Longest Way
The Longest Way – one year walk/beard grow time lapse. Christoph Rehage travelled for a whole year by walking roughly 4500km, passed the desert of Gobi. During the year he walked from Beijing to Ürümqi soley on foot. His video is a great little insight into his travels, the places he went and the people […]
10 Weird Things To Eat Around The World
When you travel the world, you’ll find many weird and wonderful things to eat. Some of you will be up to the challenge whilst others would rather just find a cheap alternative. On your trip around the world you’ll face many interesting cultures and with this many different foods, some of which will be more […]