tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378762913436226925.post2294378294069319083..comments2024-01-16T01:28:19.593-07:00Comments on Running Around the Planet - a round the world experience: Back on the Bike, Angkor StyleRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03359203435007569525noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378762913436226925.post-79773253669681286812010-11-27T02:54:37.279-07:002010-11-27T02:54:37.279-07:00Thanks for all the tips Hellen! We will definitel...Thanks for all the tips Hellen! We will definitely look into this as we get closer to China, the group you hiked the Great Wall with looks great. Thanks again :)Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09911472764237493853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378762913436226925.post-1977121848379703132010-11-25T06:56:54.120-07:002010-11-25T06:56:54.120-07:00Wow, sounds like your itinerary keeps getting bett...Wow, sounds like your itinerary keeps getting better and better! Vietnam and China, how fantastic! OK, in order to keep this brief I have a couple of links to send re: China - <br />For hikes/treks near Beijing (we did the Great Wall Hike from Jinkau (I think) to Simitai, totally empty, like having it to ourselves) to , we went with this group and it was great, very untourista like -http://www.beijinghikers.com/<br />Another good organization for interesting things to see/do - http://www.chinaculturecenter.org/<br />We did a bike ride through the Hutongs with Cycle China - it was good but probably will not be worth it for you two after cycling through Cambodia.<br />You probably already know this but take the subway in Beijing everywhere - no need for a car except the Great Wall - most subway stops go right to the sights. <br />Food in Beijing - If you can find it, Din Tai Fung (there's several locations). It's on the pricy side for dumplings and noodles but the best in Asia - about $8US for a steaming basket of pork dumplings, don't forget to get the cucumbers - they're good all over China. Try Peking Duck if you can - Da Dong is quite good but also on the pricy side. We ate our way through Beijing on cheap noodles which was scrumptious and so satisfiying! <br />Food link: http://appetiteforchina.com/china-restaurants-by-city <br />Chowhound also has recommendations but they tend to be on the expensive side which is totally not worth it in China.<br />Shanghai - Yang's Fry Dumpling or Jia Jia Taibao (across the street from each other and of course we ate at both).<br />Vietnam - no food recommendations (everything was good, try the banh mi and of course the pho) but definitely get in Halong Bay if you can - we didn't get up there but definitely will the next time we go. <br />Have a great time!! Safe travels back at you!!<br />-Hellen & GeoffUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08439997239662240530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378762913436226925.post-19747974348436791382010-11-25T04:19:11.762-07:002010-11-25T04:19:11.762-07:00Hi Hellen,
Glad you have been able to check out th...Hi Hellen,<br />Glad you have been able to check out the blog, we are having a great time! We would love to meet up but unfortunately we will be heading to Vietnam and then into China when you will be in SE Asia. Sounds like you have a great trip planned, enjoy your time there. Maybe we will have to cook up a Thai feast for our next 'Julia' dinner, we loved the cuisine there! Safe travels,<br /><br />Abby & RossAbbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09911472764237493853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3378762913436226925.post-23006202785745732202010-11-23T13:35:56.815-07:002010-11-23T13:35:56.815-07:00Hi guys! Your trip sounds fantastic - what wonder...Hi guys! Your trip sounds fantastic - what wonderful experiences the two of you are sharing! We love your blog and try to keep up with it when we can. We're heading out to your neck of the woods (at least where you are currently, who knows in a couple of weeks) this weekend - Tokyo through 12/3 then Khoa Lak Thailand, Phi Phi island, then Phuket town - are you guys going to be back that way? If you are, would love to catch up and buy you both some dinner and drinks! Enjoy your travels!!<br />-Hellen & Geoff Simpson (your neighbors in Belmar - remember that use to be where you lived!)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08439997239662240530noreply@blogger.com