Category Archives: Travel

A hike up Huangshan: one of the most beautiful places I’ve been

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Scott Bressler

As promised, here is my post on Huangshan, at long last. Hope you enjoyed the last few posts about disconnecting and using a Kindle abroad. Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) is far and away one of the most incredible places I have … Continue reading →

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Disconnecting from the connected world: losing that instant gratification

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Scott Bressler

After losing my phone in a cab in Beijing a few weeks ago, I felt disconnected. I was detached from those with whom I speak most and from the constant tether to the connected, smartphone-infested world in which we live. … Continue reading →

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A few days in Hangzhou

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Scott Bressler

The second big installment in my trip so far, with all the details of my stay in Hangzhou. Continue reading →

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30 hours in Xi’an

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Scott Bressler

Update: Now with some more detail. When I finally made it to Xi’an (flight last night was canceled, stayed in airport hotel in Beijing, and then got here at 8am this morning), I quickly made my way around the sights. … Continue reading →

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An American’s cultural observations in China

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Scott Bressler

I’ve noticed a bunch of cultural things in the past week in China, such as there being no lines, everyone spitting and squatting, and meals being consumed rapidly. Read on for more. Continue reading →

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The first half of my trip to China: Singapore, Beijing, and the Yangtze River

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Scott Bressler

The longest post so far, you can read all about the beginning of my trip here! Continue reading →

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