Tasty Mala Tang ( 08-03-20 )

When we first moved to Shanghai, with a wide-eyed sense of adventure and enough energy to walk all over exploring the city, we delighted in trying out all the divey little restaurants and street food stalls--you know, searching for all that "real China" stuff.

Pre-Travel Check List ( 06-09-12 )

Check if you will need a passport or any visa to enter the country and that your passport is still valid. Most countries require your passport must be valid at least 6 months from the date of your return to your home.Check to see what type of paperwork and documentation you will need to travel.Check with your government concerning safety warnings for tourists at destination. Do some research; learn as much as you can about your destination.Check the weather of your destination for planning the ...

Travel Insurance ( 06-09-12 )

Travel insurance is the best way to protect you against financial loss. The most useful plan is a comprehensive policy that includes coverage for trip cancellation and interruption, default, trip delay, and medical expenses (with a waiver for preexisting conditions). Without insurance, you will lose all or most of your money if you cancel your trip or have to cut it short, regardless of the reason. Default insurance covers you if your tour operator, airline, or cruise line goes out of business. ...

Accommodation in China ( 06-08-15 )

Accommodation in China is generally convenient. Whether you are in China on vacation or on business, it is not difficult to find a hotel. Hotels range from five-star to one star-rated, inexpensive hostels, local guesthouses and roadside inns. Some hotels offer typical Chinese or local features and architecture, while others are completely modern, and of course those that are simply average.The Bamboo Garden Hotel in Beijing, for example, has been renovated and built based on the style of ...

Administration and Finance of the Association ( 06-08-14 )

Governed by an Executive Committee, the Association is affiliated to the International Youth Hostel Federation. Members of this committee work on a voluntary, personal basis and are drawn from within the ranks of the Government and the private sector. Under an elected Chairman, the Executive Committee meets on a quarterly basis to formulate policy and to provide guidance to the full-time General Manager and her small and dedicated staff. Individual hostels are run by resident Hostel Managers ...

Background of the International Youth Hostel Federation ( 06-08-14 )

China Youth Hostel Association ( 06-08-14 )

Hostelling in China ( 06-08-14 )

International Policy for Membership and Reciprocal Recognition ( 06-08-14 )

Accommodation Tips ( 06-08-14 )

Camping ( 06-08-14 )

How to Reserve a hotel ( 06-08-14 )

Inn ( 06-08-14 )

Staying with Friends ( 06-08-14 )

The basis for rating ( 06-08-14 )

Air Sickness ( 06-08-14 )

Fear of Flying ( 06-08-14 )

China Travel Safety ( 06-08-11 )

Commonly Used Phrases ( 06-08-11 )

Do I need Immunizations to enter China? ( 06-08-11 )