Tibet, Shigatse: After a silent and sleepy breakfast in the hotel, we set off for the second day of the road trip to the Everest Base Camp. Six people on the road, surrounded by a rough landscape. We barely met …
After visiting Lhasa, a few people from the group left, and a family of three, the driver, the guide, and I started the trip to Everest Base Camp in a van. The trip consisted in two long drives, the first …
Read MoreVisit Tibet with a road trip from Lhasa to Shigatse
A couple of years before my trip to Tibet, a friend proposed that we spend Chinese national holidays in Lhasa. We were both working in China and very busy, and we didn’t have much time to travel. I dismissed …
Here are a few thoughts on how to prepare for a successful and unforgettable trip to Tibet. Tibet is a special administrative region of China and the flow of tourism is regulated and controlled by Chinese authorities. This means …
Read MoreTibet: it’s real! A few tips to consider before you book your trip
The reason for the creation of this mini-guide for expats and travelers is to help enhance their experience with Chinese food in China and assist you in choosing meals with confidence for the better enjoyment of your very first dinings …
Read MoreFood in China: a mini-guide for expats and travelers