Chengdu

Cape Leeuwin photo

Cape Leeuwin

Cape Leeuwin was only a short drive from Margaret River and thought it would be interesting to see. Cape Leeuwin sits on the very most South Western mainland point of Australia.
It is here at Cape Leeuwin that the Indian and Southern Oceans meet, I had previously imagined seeing some sort of tidal line but [...]

27Nov2006 | Alex Asigno | 0 comments | Continued
Chengdu Hotpot, China photo

Chengdu Hotpot, China

The reason for my visit to Chengdu was purely to visit the Wolong Panda Reserve. However heard many people say “You haven’t been to Chengdu until you’ve tried Chengdu Hotpot” and now I know why!
After a 32 hour train journey (even though it was a luxury train journey with nice beds and flat screens) I [...]

10Jul2006 | Alex Asigno | 7 comments | Continued
Wolong International Panda Reserve, Chengdu, China photo

Wolong International Panda Reserve, Chengdu, China

Well at first thoughts of traveling to Chengdu it seemed highly overrated! I mean a 32 hour train journey from Xian, I wasn’t sure if I really wanted to go that much to see the Wolong International Panda Reserve and sanctuary. Honestly could it really be worthwhile?
Short answer YES! It was absolutely amazing to [...]

7Jul2006 | Alex Asigno | 7 comments | Continued