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| Tibet travel | 11/11/2008 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: Hey Nilesh Its good to see an expert of all info i need. I am an Indian wanting to vsit Tibet via ...
A: Please see my answers against your questions below - 1. If I enter Tibet via kathmandu, do I need ...
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| Alcoholism and travel in Asia | 11/6/2008 | Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert |
Q: Tom, I have traveled in China and Southeast Asia. As a recovered alcoholic of ten years, I found it ...
A: Having lived in both China and Japan for extensive periods of time, I can attest that, yes, drinking ...
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| China consulting | 11/4/2008 | Mike Dodds |
Q: Your background in China is fascinating and hope I wanted to get some advice on some decisions for ...
A: The list of services needed is pretty long. Until the various industries in China start assumming ...
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| Beijing Weather in Late November | 11/2/2008 | Jay |
Q: I'll be travelling to Beijing in late november, 25th - 29th... What will the temperatures be like in ...
A: Sorry for the late reply, I have been away from the computer for a few days. Late November will be ...
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| Mailing personal things to China | 10/21/2008 | Michael A. Zakkour |
Q: My 24 year old daughter has relocated to China to teach English in Shenzhen. She specifically had ...
A: I am sorry to hear of this. Sadly it is not uncommon. With Chinese customs it can be a crap shoot. ...
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| Endemic chinese illnesses | 10/17/2008 | Jay |
Q: I realize that you are not a doctor but I figure your experiences will help you or you will know ...
A: The tap water in China is not treated the way we treat water in the west. Every one in China, ...
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| Endemic chinese illnesses | 10/16/2008 | Jay |
Q: I realize that you are not a doctor but I figure your experiences will help you or you will know ...
A: You are right, I am not a doctor so I'm not even going to have a guess what is wrong with your ...
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| How to.. | 10/15/2008 | Jay |
Q: How to get to Hanoi from Hong Kong? I plan to travel backpacking, so i would be best to travel by ...
A: You can take a bus from Hanoi into China. That would be the cheapest way. Bus is usually the ...
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| 7 days in Western China Silk Road | 10/11/2008 | Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert |
Q: I've been to China 20 times. Also Tibet. Have 7-10 days in November and want to see the west. ...
A: I myself also picked up some carpets in Kashgar and Hotan. You'll find lots of carpet shops all ...
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| 7 days in Western China Silk Road | 10/11/2008 | Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert |
Q: I've been to China 20 times. Also Tibet. Have 7-10 days in November and want to see the west. ...
A: Younts. 20 times to China! It seems you would be more of the China travel expert than I. That is ...
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| China Travel | 10/8/2008 | Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert |
Q: My wife and I will be coming to Beijing-- XINGANG -- by ship and need someone to assist us in a day ...
A: Richard, yes, I am very familiar with the antiques and flea markets around Beijing and Tianjin. I ...
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| How safe is China? | 10/7/2008 | Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert |
Q: My dad wont let me go to china because they think its not safe enough to go half a world away. Do ...
A: I think your dad is confused with some other country. Show him this new photobook CHINA: Portrait of ...
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| Rail Tours in China | 10/7/2008 | Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert |
Q: I am interested in rail tours in china, 5-9 day tours, first class and luxury.
A: There are a number of agencies that offer rail tours of China. You can arrange these tours online, ...
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| Chinese Pop Music Trivia | 9/24/2008 | Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert |
Q: The son of two teachers, what famous Chinese pop star allegedly evade Taiwanese military service by ...
A: The media once accused Jay Chou (Zhōu Jiélún) of evading compulsory Taiwanese military service ...
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| Beijing's Bird's Nest Stadium | 9/19/2008 | Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert |
Q: I live in Arizona and I watched the Olympics this summer. One thing I was confused about was how ...
A: Beijing National Stadium was a joint international venture among Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de ...
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| Ace Ventura filming location in Tibet? | 9/11/2008 | Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert |
Q: I have been trying everywhere to find the filming location from a movie: specifically, the name and ...
A: Sorry Travis, The scene in When Nature Calls where Ace Ventura visits a remote Buddhist monastery ...
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| American authors in China | 9/9/2008 | Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert |
Q: Purely by accident (but not really) I have discussed with a native of Shanghai the possibility of ...
A: Hey Bill, My intent truly was not to scare you, but rather only to hint that you put your guard up a ...
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| American authors in China | 9/9/2008 | Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert |
Q: Purely by accident (but not really) I have discussed with a native of Shanghai the possibility of ...
A: Bill. No problem; as I said, I enjoy this sort of dialogue. First, read this: ...
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| American authors in China | 9/7/2008 | Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert |
Q: Purely by accident (but not really) I have discussed with a native of Shanghai the possibility of ...
A: Um...this isn't the typical travel-related question I get here on AllExperts. But never one to turn ...
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| DAY VISA MACAU AND SCHENZEN | 8/31/2008 | Jay |
Q: TRAVELING TO HONGKONG FOR 7 DAYS. DO I NEED A VISA TO TRAVEL TO MACAU AND SCHENZEN. CAN I GET VISAS ...
A: I can't really answer this question for every one just Australian's but I believe it is the same for ...
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| hongkong visa | 8/25/2008 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: experts i need a help actually my girlfriends lives in hongkong and i live in nepal i wanna go to ...
A: I'm not an expert on immigration and visas. So I cannot offer any further advise than what I already ...
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| hongkong visa | 8/24/2008 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: experts i need a help actually my girlfriends lives in hongkong and i live in nepal i wanna go to ...
A: Hong Kong is pretty liberal with visas and most nationalities do not require a visa on entry as it ...
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| birthday celebration | 8/17/2008 | Min-Fu Chien |
Q: I am an American nurse and have a wonderful co-worker that is from Taiwan. She has lived in the US ...
A: it's very nice of you to thing of giving your friend a homy celebration. Traditionally we eat stewed ...
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| YANGTSE CRUISE | 8/13/2008 | Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert |
Q: What is the best way forward to start planning for Yangtse River cruise (Travel I should say) like ...
A: This is one of those extremely rare occasions where I am going to have to suggest that you sign up ...
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| Inner Mongolia, Wuhai | 8/12/2008 | Mike Dodds |
Q: we are going to a wedding of our cousin in wuhai, inner mongolia and would like to combine the trip ...
A: I've never been to Inner Mongolia, but I've had several friends that have been there. Keep your ...
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| China-Tibet Visa Problems | 8/7/2008 | Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert |
Q: I am looking into a tour group travel from Lhasa, Tibet to Kathmandu, Nepal for March 2009. I am ...
A: The laws regarding traveling to Tibet from China are purposely inconsistent and erratic because the ...
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| standard 925 silver snap-tite | 7/30/2008 | Mike Dodds |
Q: I am looking for wholesale supplier from China to supply us with standard 925 snap-tite silver ...
A: Lots of wholesale jewelry suppliers in China. I have two recommendations for you: 1- www. ...
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| Is travel to Tibet still possible? | 7/30/2008 | Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert |
Q: In October- November , I am going to China for 1 month. First I would like to ask you if there are ...
A: Jose, Que Onda? I am a humble backpacker myself, so it's the only way I know how to travel. ...
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| Day trip from hong kong to great wall of china | 7/23/2008 | Jay |
Q: Are there any day trip tours available from Hong Kong to Beijing to visit the great wall in one day. ...
A: by train it is 24 hours from HK to Beijing so there are no day trips. Train is the cheapest way to ...
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| Inner Mongolia | 7/13/2008 | Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert |
Q: Me and a friend are currently in Hohhot (only for a week) and were looking for recommendations as to ...
A: Had you postponed your trip one more week you would have arrived in Inner Mongolia just in time for ...
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| Books on Traditional Chinese Medicine | 7/3/2008 | Mike Dodds |
Q: I am a University librarian attached to a medical university in Malaysia. I plan to visit Guangzhou ...
A: There is a national book chain called Xin Hua. In the bigger cities like Guangzhou they should ...
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| Reavel from Shangahi to Schenzen | 6/25/2008 | Michael A. Zakkour |
Q: I am in Shanghai for 4 days, and have a day to spare. Which is the best way of reaching Schenzen ...
A: If you are short on time the best way to go is to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen. I believe it is ...
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| info req abt tibet and base camp | 6/12/2008 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: im planning to drive from bangalore to mount everest base camp ie till there is a motorable rd..i ...
A: To the best of my knowledge if you approach Everest from the South you should not have to enter ...
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| info req abt tibet and base camp | 6/11/2008 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: im planning to drive from bangalore to mount everest base camp ie till there is a motorable rd..i ...
A: You need to apply for a Chinese Visa if you want to visit Tibet. However, I believe that the Everest ...
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| Clothing in China in June | 5/10/2008 | Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert |
Q: My wife and I will be taking a Grand Circle trip to China June 3-23. The itinerary includes ...
A: you must like it hot. You'll be passing through or near some of China's infamous "furnaces," which ...
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| Clothing in China in June | 5/10/2008 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: My wife and I will be taking a Grand Circle trip to China June 3-23. The itinerary includes ...
A: June should be pretty warm in China and light and loose cottons should do in all the places that you ...
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| Clothing in China in June | 5/10/2008 | Jay |
Q: My wife and I will be taking a Grand Circle trip to China June 3-23. The itinerary includes ...
A: It is a lovely time of year to be travelling in China. Weather wise you will be looking between 25C ...
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| treking in inner mongolia | 5/8/2008 | Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert |
Q: I am teaching English in China at the moment but will have a few weeks off in a couple of months. ...
A: This is one of the questions with infinite answers. It also really depends on how you define ...
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| Health and Safety in China | 5/1/2008 | Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert |
Q: I am a 16 year old student looking into an EF Tour with my high school. Do you think that a group of ...
A: We already established in our prior correspondence that China is one of the safest countries in the ...
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| EF Tour safety | 5/1/2008 | Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert |
Q: I am a 16 year old student looking into an EF Tour with my high school. Do you think that a group of ...
A: First of all, you should jump at the chance to come to China. This country is developing at a rapid ...
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