The Expeditioner Travel Magazine » China http://www.theexpeditioner.com The Expeditioner is a travel magazine for the avid traveler. Thu, 16 May 2013 22:01:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 My Encounter With The Invisible People Of Guilin http://www.theexpeditioner.com/travel-philosophy/my-encounter-with-the-invisible-people-of-guilin/ http://www.theexpeditioner.com/travel-philosophy/my-encounter-with-the-invisible-people-of-guilin/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:57:46 +0000 Matt Stabile http://www.theexpeditioner.com/?p=19026 Our small bus was approaching the center of Guilin, China, and we were headed for one of the local highlights called Fubo Hill. An emperor from the Tang Dynasty had erected a temple there to commemorate the life of one of his top military leaders, a general named Fubo. Mr. [...]

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]]> http://www.theexpeditioner.com/travel-philosophy/my-encounter-with-the-invisible-people-of-guilin/feed/ 0 You’ve Never Seen China Like This Before [Travel Video] http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2012/07/19/youve-never-seen-china-like-this-before-travel-video/ http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2012/07/19/youve-never-seen-china-like-this-before-travel-video/#comments Fri, 20 Jul 2012 01:50:32 +0000 Matt Stabile http://www.theexpeditioner.com/?p=17059 “Moments in China” by Ryan Emond is an unforgettable collection of moments Ryan experienced while recently traveling around China, including shots from Hong Kong, Beijing, Guilin, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Besides capturing some incredible sunsets, time-lapse cityscapes, and panoramas of the country’s most recognized sites, there is also a shot of [...]

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]]> http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2012/07/19/youve-never-seen-china-like-this-before-travel-video/feed/ 0 Have a Little Faith: Advice From A Teacher Abroad http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2012/02/23/have-a-little-faith-advice-from-a-teacher-abroad/ http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2012/02/23/have-a-little-faith-advice-from-a-teacher-abroad/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:08:04 +0000 Matt Stabile http://www.theexpeditioner.com/?p=15849 There are many characteristics that the international traveler tends to have in common. They are typically adventuresome, adaptable, open-minded and independent. But there is one characteristic that you must have and continue to build as you travel, live and/or teach abroad: You must trust. Trust the people around you, trust [...]

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]]> http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2012/02/23/have-a-little-faith-advice-from-a-teacher-abroad/feed/ 2 Is The Great Wall Of China Really Visible From Space? http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2011/11/22/is-the-great-wall-of-china-really-visible-from-space/ http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2011/11/22/is-the-great-wall-of-china-really-visible-from-space/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:28:21 +0000 Matt Stabile http://www.theexpeditioner.com/?p=13262 Travelers are especially fond of soaking up arcane facts about the world we live in, like which country has the most lakes (Finland), or what year the Coliseum was completed (80 A.D.), and then subsequently arguing over whether that statement is actually right or not (are we talking about freshwater [...]

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]]> http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2011/11/22/is-the-great-wall-of-china-really-visible-from-space/feed/ 1 Visiting Nanjiecun, The Most Communist Place On Earth [Video] http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2011/07/13/visiting-nanjiecun-the-most-communist-place-on-earth-video/ http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2011/07/13/visiting-nanjiecun-the-most-communist-place-on-earth-video/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:26:17 +0000 Matt Stabile http://www.theexpeditioner.com/?p=11972   In case you were wondering, the most communist place on Earth is likely to be Nanjiecun, China, where locals have eschewed (I’ve been waiting to use that word!) the modern capitalistic tendencies of modern China in lieu of a city based on Mao’s teachings. As is seen in the [...]

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]]> http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2011/07/13/visiting-nanjiecun-the-most-communist-place-on-earth-video/feed/ 0 The Top 10 Most Visited Countries In The World [Infographic] http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2011/06/21/the-top-10-most-visited-countries-in-the-world-inforgraphic/ http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2011/06/21/the-top-10-most-visited-countries-in-the-world-inforgraphic/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:00:55 +0000 Matt Stabile http://www.theexpeditioner.com/?p=11698 According to the most recent statistics from the World Tourism Organization, the top 10 most visited countries in the world was unchanged in order from 2008, with France leading the way, welcoming 74.2 million international travelers in 2009, a decrease of 6.3% from the previous year. As can be seen [...]

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]]> http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2011/06/21/the-top-10-most-visited-countries-in-the-world-inforgraphic/feed/ 4 It´s the Year of the Rabbit, You Stupid Ox! (Time To Travel To China) http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2011/02/09/its-the-year-of-the-rabbit-you-stupid-ox-time-to-travel-to-china/ http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2011/02/09/its-the-year-of-the-rabbit-you-stupid-ox-time-to-travel-to-china/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:00:12 +0000 Luke Armstrong http://www.theexpeditioner.com/?p=9790 On February 3rd, the Tiger stepped aside to make way for the Year of the Rabbit. When he did, something surprising happened. People seemed to actually care about it. I can´t recall another Chinese New Year really capturing everyone´s attention quite like The Rabbit has. I could not log onto [...]

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]]> http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2011/02/09/its-the-year-of-the-rabbit-you-stupid-ox-time-to-travel-to-china/feed/ 5 Surfing Paradise . . . In China? http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2010/12/27/surfing-paradise-in-china/ http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2010/12/27/surfing-paradise-in-china/#comments Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:15:28 +0000 Matt Stabile http://www.theexpeditioner.com/?p=9419 By Kyle Long of UnTourShanghai.com Although it’s certainly accessible these days, the Chinese once thought of the city of Sanya as the far reaches of the Middle Kingdom’s empire, and thus the end of the earth. Located on Hainan Island directly south of the mainland — putting it just a [...]

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]]> http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2010/10/27/best-view-in-the-world-for-under-1/feed/ 1 The Personality Of A Traveler http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2010/09/20/the-personality-of-a-traveler/ http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2010/09/20/the-personality-of-a-traveler/#comments Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:10:06 +0000 Matt Stabile http://www.theexpeditioner.com/?p=8615 By Nancy Lewis We all have different personalities in different situations. Or rather, we show different parts of our personalities to different people. I find that I am organized and punctual at work, but easy-going and relaxed with my friends. I’m friendly and outgoing at parties, but introspective when I’m [...]

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