2009 was a busy year for travel in the To China… and Beyond! household-of-one. As I embark on myfirst big trip of 2010, I’ve been thinking about the best trips I took in 2009.
5. Xi’an: My December trip to Xi’an was actually my second visit to the city. I went there on my first trip [...]
Filed under: Travel Beyond China, Travel in China by Jess on December 31st, 2009 | Tags: Dehang, India, Langmusi, Malaysia, Varanasi, Xiahe, Xian
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Varanasi was the first stop on my April trip to India. Located on the Ganges River, Varanasi (formerly Benares) is a major pilgrimage site for India’s Hindus. They come to Varanasi to bathe in the waters and cremate their dead. The riverbank is lined with ghats, each of which has a distinctive purpose, from cremation [...]
Filed under: Photos, Travel Beyond China by Jess on July 17th, 2009 | Tags: India, slideshow, Varanasi
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