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| EdgeWise Magazine's Travel Blogs and Reviews | ||
| Travel Blogs and Reviews | ||
| Title and Date | Location | |
 | Taiwan | |
 | Fo Guang Shan, Taiwan | |
 Fo Guang Shan Ma Zhu Yuan "Monastic generosity: Staying at a Monastery" | Fo Guang Shan, Taiwan | |
| Kaohsiung, Taiwan | |
Mombasa MicroExperience Jun 10 '07 | Kenya | |
Hakuna Matata Jun 10 '07 "I have found over and over, just as a sidenote, that the motorcycle is a great developing world form of transport." | Mombassa, Kenya | |
A Bit Breathless Jun 13 '07 "On the eve of my departure, all I can take with me is my experience." | Indiana, Pennsylvania | |
| Indonesia | |
Planet of slums Apr 26 '07 | Jakarta, Indonesia | |
Mixtures of Religious History Apr 27 '07 | Yogyakarta, Indonesia | |
Lessons from Southeast Asia Feb 14 '07 | Southeast Asia | |
Eyes Wide Open: Our visit to Cambodia's capital Feb 14 '07 "Cambodia now is beginning to rebuild, but slowly, as the country is still very much plagued by poverty and tragedy" | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | |
 Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum "Will change your soul." | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | |
Sunday Guesthouse "Clinically clean, friendly people, and they speak great English." | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | |
Art history come alive: Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor Feb 16 '07 "I was so excited I felt on the verge of tears; I had read about Angkor in art history classes, but never had I imagined I would have the opportunity to visit" | Siem Reap, Cambodia | |
 Khmer Barbeque "A lot of fun, and really delicious meats." | Siem Reap, Cambodia | |
Royal Guesthouse "Decent guest house" | Siem Reap, Cambodia | |
Angkor Wat Temples "Visit as many temples as possible!" | Siem Reap, Cambodia | |
Cooking classes at Le Tigre papier "A lot of fun, good learning experience, and great food!" | Siem Reap, Cambodia | |
A strange mix of cultures: Luang Prabang Feb 19 '07 "The feeling of the town is contagious, and you can't help but feel peace as you come and go." | Luang Prabang, Laos | |
Adventure tours through Tiger trails: hiking, elephant riding, kayaking, or anything else "The landscape around Luang Prabang is grogeous: take advantage of it!" | Luang Prabang, Laos | |
Jaliya Guesthouse "Good price, and close to the center of town" | Luang Prabang, Laos | |
Giving Alms to Monks "Go to the street at 6 in the morning to give rice to monks. Its such a great way to connect to this town's culture." | Luang Prabang, Laos | |
Hill tribes and orchids: A short trip to Chiang Mai Feb 22 '07 "I think even more disappointing to me was the fact that I feel as though I saw so little of Chiang Mai...there was so much more to see of northern Southeast Asian culture therei." | Chiang Mai Province, Thailand | |
Bamboo Guesthouse "Typical Guesthouse" | Chiang Mai Province, Thailand | |
Hilltribe Trekking "Its a competitive market, take advantage!" | Chiang Mai Province, Thailand | |
Back to Bangkok: A relaxing end Feb 24 '07 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
Weekend Market "The largest outdoor market in Asia" | Bangkok, Thailand | |
K house "Cheaper than Khao San" | Bangkok, Thailand | |
Wat Pho Massages "A well deserved treat" | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| China | |
Back and forth from Yunnan's captial Dec 07 '06 "Kunming was a moderately large city, with a nice transportation system, great shopping, and wonderful food. We feel like Kunming was an appropriate bookend for our trip." | Kunming, China | |
Any restaurant on the street with mixian "The best food for an amazing price (no more than 2 RMB) was found on the small restaurants on the side of the streets" | Kunming, China | |
Minzu Quan "Small models of many traditional minority villages, although the main thing to do is shop for souvenirs" | Kunming, China | |
Cloudland "A bit overpriced, but quite nice." | Kunming, China | |
Stone Forest "Interesting, but almost not worth the long train ride and entrance fee." | Kunming, China | |
Dali: Baizu, Cangshan, and Zhang Mi Dec 08 '06 "We knew our encounters were touched with luck, but we also knew that if we weren't experimental and daring, we might miss out on a whole world of fun." | Dali, Yunnan | |
Baizu/Naxi Minzu quan "A short experience of Baizu and Naxi life, including a tea ceremony, and a wedding dance." | Dali, Yunnan | |
Lijiang: A tourist town in ethnic culture clothing Dec 09 '06 "had read in travelers books that Lijiang was dressed up for tourists...Nevertheless, the town was clearly charming and fun." | Lijiang, China | |
Naxi Guest houses (any will do) "Best hostel of the trip" | Lijiang, China | |
Beautiful Mountains, small horses and wild goats. Dec 09 '06 "Besides my own personal obstacles that I overcame with excursion to the gorge, it was also included some of the most beautiful landscape I had ever seen, some of the best food I had ever eaten, and some of the most amazing people I had met." | Tiger Leaping Gorge, Yunnan | |
Hiking Across Tiger Leaping Gorge "Spectacular views and a fun hike, though I think in high travel season the ambience may not be the same." | Tiger Leaping Gorge, Yunnan | |
Naxi Family Guest House "Our first Naxi food, great place to stop. Try the fried potatoes" | Tiger Leaping Gorge, Yunnan | |
Tea Horse Trade "Similar food, but also great." | Tiger Leaping Gorge, Yunnan | |
Tea Horse Trade "Great rooms, great price, very convenient place to stop." | Tiger Leaping Gorge, Yunnan | |
Jane's hostel "A good place with good food, and also a fun place to meet people. The staff was helpful and friendly." | Tiger Leaping Gorge, Yunnan | |
A dusty old town with hidden opportunities Dec 11 '06 "We never would have thought that we would have the opportunity to not only meet the monks of this famous monastery, but also drink tea with them." | Shangri-La (Zhongdian), Yunnan | |
Tibet Cafe "A bit overpriced, but good Tibetan food" | Shangri-La (Zhongdian), Yunnan | |
Songzanlinsi monastery "A beautiful monastery, must see!" | Shangri-La (Zhongdian), Yunnan | |
A change of weather and a change of pace: Xishuangbanna Dec 12 '06 "Jinghong, in the area of southern Yunnan collectively known as Xishuangbanna, was an entire change of pace for us." | Jinghong, Yunnan | |
Mei Mei cafe "Great Local and Western food, though stay clear of the yogurt shakes" | Jinghong, Yunnan | |
Dai Style Guest House "Decent rooms, friendly and accomodating staff, not the best place to eat though" | Jinghong, Yunnan | |
My life in the Fragrant Harbour Sep 01 '06 | Asia | |
My first impressions of Hong Kong Sep '06 "They [the locals] realize they are the people of a unique city, with a unique culture, and they want to share that with the world." | Hong Kong, China | |
Shaw Hostel "A college dorm...about the same as America, actually." | Hong Kong, China | |
A whirlwind tour of the center of Chinese culture: My trip to Beijing Sep 29 '06 "Being the center of Chinese culture, pride, and nationalism, I learned so much, not only from the famous sites, but also from the little bit of every day life I was able to observe." | Beijing, China | |
China Resources Hotel "Quite nice, good facilities, very clean, decent bar. Very nice view." | Beijing, China | |
A more rural side of China Oct 28 '06 "I found it so interesting that there was so much pride in this tiny little town, and I felt so lucky to be a part of it." | Zengcheng, Guangdong | |
Zengcheng Star hotel "Best hotel in Zengcheng" | Zengcheng, Guangdong | |
A small wedding and a large tower: my trip to Shanghai Nov 10 '06 "Swarovski crystal necklace for the bride of the wedding: 270 HKD. 54 xiaolong bao dumplings: 30 RMB. Ride to the top of the Oriental Pearl Tower: 135 RMB. Trip of a lifetime to China's biggest city? Priceless." | Shanghai, China | |
Crossing borders: My experience in Thailand Nov 23 '06 "What really impacted me is how I left feeling like I knew nothing about Thailand, more so than when I came, ironically. I realized that Thailand was a fascinating country with a rich history, and in my short weekend I didn't even start to scratch the surface." | Bangkok, Thailand | |
Justin's apartment "Well, it was a free stay in a really nice apartment, what else is there to say?" | Bangkok, Thailand | |
Back to Beijing Dec 29 '06 | Beijing, China | |
Rainbow Hotel "Decent hotel, very standard" | Beijing, China | |
| Thailand | |
Sa Wat Dee: Week One In Thailand Jul 31 '06 "How would I even begin to ask for directions when the extent of my knowledge of Thai at this point was nill." | Bangkok, Thailand | |
PSB Apartments "If you want a great location and friendly staff stay here. Go elsewhere if you're looking for additional amenities." | Bangkok, Thailand | |
Island Hopping - Samui Aug 11 '06 "Night vendors and a pleasant dinner at a Thai-Italian restaurant was complemented well with a night cap drink." | Ko Samui, Surat Thani Province | |
Sun and Fun (Thai sanuk) "Crystal blue water, white as sugar sand." | Ko Samui, Surat Thani Province | |
Full Moon Bungalows "Peaceful, inexpensive, and private." | Ko Samui, Surat Thani Province | |
A Magic Island : Ko Phangan Aug 12 '06 "It was a release, a send back to our primal beings." | Ko Phangan, Thailand | |
Magic Water "An experience for every traveler. Laid back music and smoothies." | Ko Phangan, Thailand | |
Rin Beach Resort "Treehouses overlooking the bay." | Ko Phangan, Thailand | |
The Outback "The best Thai and Western food in Ko Phangan." | Ko Phangan, Thailand | |
A World Bank Solution? Jul 04 '06 | United States | |
Traffic, Heat, and Fireworks Jul 04 '06 "We were tasked with this problem, and we, our generation, would have to be the ones to find a solution." | Washington, District of Columbia | |
Hunan Chinese Restaurant "Food is served promptly and hot." | Washington, District of Columbia | |
Washington Plaza Hotel "Friendly staff, average accomodations." | District of Columbia, United States | |
Washington Monument Fireworks "An awesome synthesis of musical and visual stimulation." | Washington, District of Columbia | |
Italian Summer: Clothes, Culture, Cappachino Jul 01 '06 | Italy | |
Culture Shock: The "Italian Riveria" Jul 01 '06 ""...and I in my modest tankini do not fit in with the topless women that surround me..."" | Genova, Italy | |
The Ghanaian Experience May 15 '06 | Ghana | |
African Economic Development May 15 '06 "Despite the general good attitude, the latter part of the week began the incessant drum beat of dangers we would face in Africa." | Cheyney, Pennsylvania | |
An English Breakfast May 21 '06 "Time was lost on me now, and I never felt better." | Heathrow Airport, London | |
Garfunkel's "A sitcom-like environment, excellent supplement to a group of good friends." | Heathrow Airport, London | |
Bookstore Hopping "One finds a larger, more diverse selection of books here than anywhere." | Heathrow Airport, London | |
The Star of Africa May 21 '06 "Maybe I shouldn't, but I couldn't help it. It was that pathetic, typical Westerner in me that had to show sympathy even though they don't want sympathy, they just want a chance." | Accra, Ghana | |
Academy for African Music "Intimate cultural immersion. Dancing, food, and fun." | Accra, Ghana | |
Novotel Resort "A poolside haven; even without the finest amenities, clearly the finest atmosphere." | Accra, Ghana | |
Country Kitchen "Busy, lunchtime restaurant. Frequented by business people." | Accra, Ghana | |
W.E.B. DuBois Center for Pan African Culture and Library "Low on artifacts; high on quality of preservation of the library itself." | Accra, Ghana | |
Modern Mexico May 14 '06 | Mexico | |
Summer Fun May 14 '06 "I can't speak for everyone, but I loved Mexico. The people, the culture, and the language are absolutely amazing." | Cuernavaca, Mexico | |
Dancing "Wow... there are a lot of clubs in Cuernavaca." | Cuernavaca, Mexico | |
Host families with roommates "Wonderful cultural experience!" | Cuernavaca, Mexico | |
Home-cooked Mexican meals "Mmm, salsa verde." | Cuernavaca, Mexico | |
Life in Morocco Aug 01 '02 | Morocco | |
I Ate with My Hands Aug '02 "Sorry, Mom..." | Marrakech, Morocco | |
| Standalone Reviews | ||
| Title and Date | Location | |
Tibet Cafe Dec 11 '06 "Great place to go for traditional Tibetan food, but pretty pricey" | Shangri-La (Zhongdian), Yunnan | |
