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BY Nancy Mueller 2 Comments ON April 27, 2013

X is for Xi'an

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 Photo courtesy of kevinpoh – flickr

China holds a special place in my heart as the country where my daughter was born. But while my travels have taken me to Beijing, Nanchang, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, there’s still so much of the country I’d like to explore, including Shanghai, Guilin and Xi’an.

In 1974 a local villager digging a well in Xi’an stumbled upon what has been described as  “the eighth wonder of the world,” over 7,000 terracotta warriors and horses buried in formation, dating from the Qin Dynasty, 2,200 years ago. Since declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the archaeological discovery draws thousands of visitors annually.

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Photo courtesy of chinaoffseason – flickr

But wait – there’s more to Xi’an than the terracotta warriors. Other popular travel experiences in the city include a soak in the Huaqing Hot Springs, a visit to the Shaanxi History Museum, a stop at the Big Goose and Little Goose Pagodas in the city center,  a stroll along the ramparts of the city walls and climb to the top of the Bell Tower and Drum Tower for a panoramic view of the city.

How about you, wanderboomers? Ready for a visit to Xi’an?

Filed Under: Activities, Baby Boomers and Travel, By Land, By Ship & By Sea, China, Destinations, Travel Experiences Tagged With: Beijing, Big Goose Pagoda, China, city walls, eighth wonder of the world, Guangzhou, Guilin, Hong Kong, Huaqing Hot Springs, Little Goose Pagoda, Nanchang, Qin Dynasty, Shaanxi History Mudeum, Shanghai, terracotta warriors, The Bell Tower, The Drum Tower, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Xi'an

BY Nancy Mueller 9 Comments ON April 6, 2013

F is for Farmers Market Destinations

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Hong Kong Farmer’s Market – Photo courtesy of Crossroads Foundation – flickr

One of my favorite pursuits when traveling is visiting the local Farmers Markets to get an authentic, sensory feel of my destination.

Here I can discover fresh local produce, sampling and tasting as I saunter along from vendor to vendor, smiling while the farmers compete among themselves for my attention and pocketbook. I can get lost in listening to the music of a foreign language, learn where locals like to eat and how to prepare an evening’s meal from unfamiliar ingredients.

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Seattle’s Pike Place Market

Even when home in Seattle, I can visit several different neighborhood markets to find unusual teas, melons and spices.

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Seattle’s Pike Place Market

And can I ever leave without purchasing a bouquet of flowers or gifts of indigenous handicrafts? Hardly.

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Little Red Riding Hood & Friends from Brazil Farmer’s Market

Not a bad way to spend a few hours . . .

What’s your favorite farmer’s market, Wanderboomers?

 

 

Filed Under: Activities, Baby Boomers and Travel, By Land, By Ship & By Sea, Destinations, Ecuador, Gifts, Pacific Northwest, Seattle, Shopping, Travel Tips, Washington State Tagged With: Brazil, Farmers market, flowers, handicrafts, Hong Kong, indigenous, Pike Place market, produce, Seattle

Hello fellow wanderboomers! I’m a Seattle-based travel journalist, specializing in fun travel adventures for the young at heart. My articles have been featured in Hemispheres, AAA Highroads Magazine and Northwest Travel & Life Magazine where I'm a frequent contributor. When this Wanderboomer isn’t traveling, I help global executives polish their personal and professional brand for long-term results.
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