Red lanterns are ubiquitous during Chinese new year In San Francisco red and gold lanterns are strung from lampposts, illuminating rainy days and lending hope for success in the New Year. Chinatown bakeries advertize the best moon cakes in the city, while shops along the main street stock up on poppers and other small fireworks. Wherever […]
Ever wished you could capture images of local life on your travels like these? It may take years to become a professional photographer, but you can snap life in the hutongs of Beijing in just an afternoon, especially if you have a great local guide. Father and son play a game of Chinese chess Someone […]
I’m sitting here waiting for the blood moon to peer over the horizon on this day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, also called the Moon Festival. It takes place on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar and is a celebration of the roundest and brightest moon of the year. It […]
Publication: Condé Nast Traveler Section: Travel Intel · Tips and Service Date: March 26, 2015 By: Tim Murphy and CNT Editors This excerpt originally appeared in Condé Nast Traveler and is reproduced here as part of Imperial Tours’ media and publication archive. Etiquette 101: Your Guide to Tipping in 50 Countries Illustration accompanying Condé Nast […]
Es jueves en la noche y se está haciendo tarde. Tienes que terminar un itinerario FIT bastante complicado antes de irte de la oficina, así que pides comida china a domicilio y te concentras para terminar el trabajo. El cielo se está oscureciendo del otro lado de la ventana cuando de repente se ve un […]
