Sam – Russia Experience http://www.trans-siberian.co.uk Trans-Siberian Railway Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:49:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 To tip or not to tip in China? http://www.trans-siberian.co.uk/blog/tipping-in-china/ http://www.trans-siberian.co.uk/blog/tipping-in-china/#respond Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:48:17 +0000 http://www.trans-siberian.co.uk/?p=9026 Tipping is not an established practice in China. However, the increasing number of foreign visitors to the country is changing the landscape. Tipping has become more and more common, and customs are changing as China develops. This makes it important to brush up on etiquette prior to your trip. Tipp...

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]]> http://www.trans-siberian.co.uk/blog/china-shopping-guide/feed/ 0 5 off the beaten track places to visit in Hong Kong http://www.trans-siberian.co.uk/blog/off-beaten-track-hong-kong/ http://www.trans-siberian.co.uk/blog/off-beaten-track-hong-kong/#respond Tue, 30 Jan 2018 13:25:51 +0000 http://www.trans-siberian.co.uk/?p=8981 A destination abundant in history, heritage, nature and stunning architecture, Hong Kong is fast becoming a must-visit for people from all walks of life. Whilst the best city views in Hong Kong can be found far above its iconic skyline, there are countless places off the beaten track that will not j...

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]]> http://www.trans-siberian.co.uk/blog/love-hong-kong/feed/ 0 Your guide to Chinese etiquette http://www.trans-siberian.co.uk/blog/chinese-etiquette/ http://www.trans-siberian.co.uk/blog/chinese-etiquette/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2018 17:13:05 +0000 http://www.trans-siberian.co.uk/?p=8748 If you plan on visiting China, you should brush up on your etiquette beforehand. Many Chinese etiquette rules date back hundreds of years, and stand in stark contrast to our own. Failure to prepare for different cultural norms might leave you with a case a culture shock! For first time travellers in...

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]]> http://www.trans-siberian.co.uk/blog/best-ski-resorts-beijing/feed/ 0 How to plan your Gobi Desert road trip http://www.trans-siberian.co.uk/blog/plan-gobi-desert-road-trip/ http://www.trans-siberian.co.uk/blog/plan-gobi-desert-road-trip/#respond Tue, 26 Dec 2017 13:59:09 +0000 http://www.trans-siberian.co.uk/?p=8709 As the largest desert region in Asia, the Gobi Desert is an expanse to behold. Literally translated as ‘waterless place’, the Gobi spans parts of China and southern Mongolia to present a vast wilderness to intrepid explorers and avid adventurers. Whilst the great basins of the Gobi can be viewed fro...

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