by Stephen Henson | Asia-Pacific, North America |
The planet’s most recognizable bear has only recently been upgraded from “endangered” to “vulnerable.” With few in existence, we figured it was time to provide a guide to help you visit pandas in San Diego and worldwide. Learn where and how to see this cultural icon,...
by Stephen Henson | Asia-Pacific |
Yes, there is an engaging art museum and temple in remote China, some 300 miles (500km) from Beijing. The museum, in Zuoquan county, is a worthy trip when you venture to Shanxi Province’s more notable destinations: the Jinci Temple complex and Pingyao Ancient City....
by Stephen Henson | Asia-Pacific |
Few westerners have ever heard the names Zhangjiajie or Fenghuang. Hallelujah Mountains? Sounds familiar. The Avatar mountains? Ok, the famous first Avatar movie, sure. But those mountains, floating in the air above Pandora, aren’t real. Or are they? The karst...
by Stephen Henson | Asia-Pacific |
My posts tend to be heavy with photos to better describe the travel experience; but the unique Myanmar culture seen through videos is an opportunity to even better explore this fascinating land. I provide a little background to set the stage for each short video (most...
by Stephen Henson | Asia-Pacific |
We gaze at the imposing granite peaks dating back to the Jurassic Period. Gnarled pine trees grow mystically out of the rock. The mountains seem to float on endlessly. But this Avatar-like scene is devoid of any Western tourists during our visit. They are missing...
by Stephen Henson | Asia-Pacific |
Luang Prabang sits about mid-way between Bangkok and Hanoi, but it is centuries apart. The time is now to visit Luang Prabang, Laos before tourism turns it into another bustling Southeast Asia city or even another Seam Reap. I will show you some of my favorite things...
by Stephen Henson | Asia-Pacific |
You have been to Walt Disney World in Orlando several times, not to mention Disneyland and California Adventure in Anaheim. Maybe you have even visited a Disney property outside the U.S. Should you visit Shanghai Disneyland on your trip to China? The answer is yes!...
by Stephen Henson | Asia-Pacific |
Boracay. Palawan. Those are the names that have grabbed all the international tourist attention for the Philippines because of their gorgeous beaches. But this country offers so much more, especially for fans of UNESCO World Heritage sites. We are a group of 10 travel...
by Stephen Henson | Asia-Pacific |
Mention the city of Chengde to Westerners and they reply, “Oh, the place with the pandas, right?” No, that’s Chengdu. Say “Chengde Mountain Resort,” and people assume it is a new hotel complex. No, it was built in the 1700s as a summer palace for the Qing emperors....
by Stephen Henson | Asia-Pacific |
Those L.V. and Michael Kors handbags going home with Chinese tourists every year represent more than half the exports the U.S. sends to China. Yes, 57% of U.S. exports to China are the money spent by the 2.5 million Chinese visitors. And nearly as many Americans are...
