The Trip: The details so far
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What: I am planning a cross-country trip of China this summer. I will leave from Shanghai, head northeast toward Heilongjiang and then make my way southwest, eventually ending up in Tibet. I will be traveling primarily by train and bus, whatever is cheapest. I will be stopping in many places and writing many stories and taking many photos for my website along the way.
I will also be doing my best to stay off the beaten trail. I want to go places not many tourists go, see things not many tourists see, meet people not many tourists meet. I’d like to give my readers a glimpse of the “real China” … whatever that may be. So although I will visit some of the famous spots, a lot of my trip will hopefully be spent in cities and villages few tourists ever visit. I’m hitting up my former students at Shanghai University and contacts I’ve made through my website to be my hosts and guides when I stop in their parts of China.
I think this project has a lot of potential. It’s going to be a weird and wild adventure. I encourage you to stop by this website often so you can join me on my journey.
Also, be on the lookout for a brand new design for this website. It will launch sometime before The Trip.
06.08.2004, 7:20 PM · The Trip · Comments (3)
