Finally went to China and chose some interesting spots. Now I’m writing from Beijing, my first and last stop. The trip has been a blast, with an adventure always around the corner. China has a wealth of natural and cultural treasures, most of them unknown to us in the West. The people can’t usually speak a work of English, but I found out that doesn’t stop them from talking to you. And they’ll go on and on, too. They’re very curious, but I don’t mind. A tip: take a phrase book, but don’t try to pronounce anything, just point to the phrase that you wanna say.

With plenty of monasteries to choose from in the region, you also have many possibilities to learn more about China’s unique culture and traditions.