Dave’s Wagon

That’s right, what trip to China would be complete without a hike up the Great Wall? Official Beijing Tourism Commission answer: none.
In all honesty, the Wall is a must-visit, if only to say that you’ve been there and to walk away with an “I Climbed the Great Wall” or “I took a dump in an […]

I’m crossing Pyongyang off my list of possible destinations for my November week of free travel.
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (may the inherent contradictions of their name be many) announced today that they have successfully tested a nuclear weapon. The supposed test was conducted below ground, and while there was indeed a 4.2 magnitude […]

I interrupt my very-drawn-out Beijing recap to make this appeal for advice.
My group will have a week-long break in November for optional travel within the China/Southeast Asia region. Thus far, half of my traveling companions are leaning towards visiting Hong Kong while the other half are leaning towards Tibet. For those who have experience in […]

Seen near Tiananmen Square: this sign.
What does it mean? I can only guess. Neither our Chinese guide nor our Beijing bus driver knew what it stood for.
The final consensus from our group: “no car bombs allowed”.