February 5, 2012 | China, Destinations, | 1 Comment
Built for the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, in the 3rd Century BC, the Terracotta Warriors, near to the city of Xian, were erected to protect his tomb in the after-life. The hundreds of life-size statues stand according to their military status, each one unique and individually crafted – down to their hair-style and facial features. Read More »
November 21, 2011 | Destinations, Highlighted, Vietnam, | No Comments
Hanoi is the major city in the north of the country and when visiting Vietnam it’s likely it’ll either be your first stop or your last. Either way it’s some experience. Read More »
September 8, 2011 | Destinations, Vietnam, | 2 Comments
We loved Hoi An. It’s a special place - old, crumbling, charming. It’s full of colonial and Chinese buildings lining the tiny streets, set against the pretty river that flows through the small town. Read More »