If you’ve ever seen Anthony Bourdain’s dive into Hong Kong in his culinary travelogue series Parts Unknown, you will know by now that Hong Kong is an incredibly eclectic place to explore. It’s a constantly evolving city that not only has a wonderfully diverse range of food to experience but also a rich and vibrant …
Here it comes, Chinese New Year. Many Chinese say it’s the most extraordinary celebration in China, where there is no alcohol and food limit and you can hear and see fireworks almost everywhere all day long. It’s my first time in China so it’s also my first (surprisingly) Chinese New Year to celebrate. Since December …
The official countdown has just begun: 41 days left till our Tibet journey and believe me, we can’t wait! Unfortunately, according to the rules and regulations of the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA), foreign passport holders should apply for the Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) before entering Tibet, and it is not available by independent travelers …
We were the last batch of foreign travelers in Tibet in 2012. Due to new regulations it’s unlikely others will be able to make it, which is a pity, because this country is one of the most breathtaking in the world. Have a look through the photos and you’ll see it as the colorful and …
As the title states, Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa has changed rules regarding issuance of Tibet entry permit. It’s been hard to get there already, but now things will get even worse. What are the new rules? From May, all foreigners wanting to visit Tibet will have even harder time getting the permit. At least …
From the 1st of June, China has stopped issuing Tibet travel permits to foreign visitors. It is a tough nut to crack for those who had Tibet on the bucket list and wanted to come around this year. Unofficial sources say that the permits won’t be issued until October, which is the end of season …
