Xi'an, Xian, China, travel, backpacking, tourist, tour, terra cotta army, terra cotta warriors, history, dynasty, muslim quarter,
4.1

XIANGZIMEN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH HOSTEL IN XI’AN

We might have spent more time relaxing in the comfortable atmosphere of the Xiangzimen International Youth Hostel in Xi'an than we did out exploring the city and I'm not ashamed to admit it. The day we...
Youth Hostel, Hostel, Chengdu, Where to stay in Chengdu, visiting Chengdu, China, travel, lodging, where to stay in China,
3.8

HELLO CHENGDU INTERNATIONAL YOUTH HOSTEL IN CHINA

Hello Chengdu International Youth Hostel followed the theme of the city itself- clean and friendly, which made for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.  The first thing we noticed was the wonderful oasis this...
Nibble Fish, cormorant fishing, Driving in China, Yangshuo, China, Travel, Backpacking, Rock Climbing, Rock Climbing in China, Moon Hill, Karst Peaks, Limestone, Guilin,
3.8

CLIMBERS’ INN IN YANGSHUO

Initially we had booked different reservations for our stay in Yangshuo, but upon a recommendation from another backpacker we switched for a much more affordable and friendly option- The Climbers'...
Bajie Hostel in Zhangjiajie, Bajie Hostel, Zhangjiajie, lodging, hostel, hotel, Tianmen Mountain, China, Travel, backpacking, where to stay in Zhangjiajie,
2.7

ZHANGJIAJIE BAJIE YOUTH HOSTEL IN CHINA

At the end of a long train ride we arrived in Zhangjiajie early on a rainy morning and, using the directions given, caught the local #6 bus into town. Thanks to a heads up from an English-speaking local, we...
City Central International Hostel, Hostel, Shanghai, China, Where to stay in Shanghai, Hostel, Hotel, lodging, travel, China,
3.7

SHANGHAI CITY CENTRAL INTERNATIONAL HOSTEL IN CHINA

When we arrived in China we needed a little rest time and the Shanghai City Central International Hostel was a good place to do just that. For three days we hibernated in our air-conditioned room and the...
Hana Hostel in Hiroshima
4.2

HANA HOSTEL IN HIROSHIMA

Our last stop in Japan was a comfortable one in Hana Hostel, Hiroshima. Located close to the main train station, it was just a quick walk with our backpacks before we were lounging under air conditioning in a...
Instead of a temple stay we opted for the more affordable Koyasan guest house Kokuu. Travel. Lodging. Capsule Hotel.
4.7

KOYASAN GUEST HOUSE KOKUU IN JAPAN

When tourists visit the secluded temple town of Koyasan, it's usually for an overnight stay at a temple lodging where one can experience the life of the Shingon Buddhist monks who reside there. Koyasan,...
bAKpAK Gion Hostel in Kyoto. Lodging. Hostel. Dorm Room. Travel.
4.1

BAKPAK KYOTO HOSTEL IN JAPAN

Kyoto was our longest stay in one city here in Japan. Since we were there for five nights, we chose to book a dorm room instead of a private room at Bakpak Kyoto Hostel to make the stay less expensive. Both...
Home sweet home for our stay in Takayama. The Sakura Guest House was wonderful.
4.6

SAKURA GUEST HOUSE IN TAKAYAMA

After burning ourselves out in Tokyo, the peace and quiet we found in the comfortable surroundings of the Sakura Guest House in Takayama was just what we needed. Upon our arrival we made ourselves...
hostel, Tokyo, Travel, Lodging, Guest House,
3.0

KHAOSAN TOKYO ORIGINAL HOSTEL IN JAPAN

Khaosan Tokyo Original Hostel in the Asakusa district of Tokyo was our first "home" on this year-long journey. Being such an expensive city, we had to make some small sacrifices when choosing a place to hang...
Eyewitness Travel China
4.3

BOOK REVIEW – EYEWITNESS TRAVEL: CHINA

Eyewitness Travel Guide: China is a well-illustrated guide to the world's most populated country. Chapters are laid out region by region and cover everything from basic Chinese history and culture to...
The-Big-Trip-2
3.6

BOOK REVIEW – LONELY PLANET: THE BIG TRIP

The Lonely Planet: The Big Trip is a gap year-focused book for young backpackers. We picked up this book from Powell's Bookstore, (biggest bookstore ever!), while we were in Portland. The major thing that...