Category: Asia

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Asia / China

Guilin

Travel Advice for Seniors: Guilin Our final stop in mainland China before heading to Hong Kong was in Guilin. We had been traveling China for three weeks experiencing their unique culture and seeing awe-inspiring...

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Asia / China

Shanghai

Travel Advice for Seniors: Shanghai Shanghai is an interesting mix of colonial and Chinese architecture. It was originally founded in 1292 as a port city.  However, in 1842, the Treaty of Nanking opened Shanghai...

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Asia / China

Luoyang

Travel Advice for Seniors: Luoyang Our first stop outside of Beijing was in Luoyang. Luoyang is in Henan province and is said to be where Chinese civilization originated. It was China’s ancient capital for...

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Asia / China

TIP SHEET: China

When to go: April – May for Spring or September – October for Fall Immigration and Visas: You will need a visa to visit China. Apply for a visa through the Chinese Visa Application...

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Asia / Nepal

TIP SHEET: Nepal

When to go: October – November; Autumn (September – November) and spring (late February – mid-April) good for hiking; June – September is monsoon season. Immigration and Visas: You will need a visa to...

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Asia / Malaysia

TIP SHEET: Malaysia

When to go: February – September; West Coast December – February; East Coast March – September; Borneo March – October Immigration and Visas: No visa needed for stays up to 90 days. Always verify...

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Asia / Japan

TIP SHEET: Japan

When to go: March-May for spring and cherry blossoms and September-November for fall foliage Immigration and Visas: Visas are not required for US tourists staying up to 90 days. Always verify the latest requirements...

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Asia / Japan

Hakodate – Sendai – Nikko

Travel Advice for Seniors: Hakodate – Sendai – Nikko We arrived Hakodate in the late afternoon and our first stop was a cable car ride to the top of Mt Hakodate for a magnificent...

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Asia / Japan

Sapporo – Norboribetsu

Travel Advice for Seniors: Sapporo – Norboribetsu We began our three-week tour of Japan in Tokyo and went south to Nagasaki. Now at the end of our small group tour we were ready to...

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Asia / Japan

Hiroshima -Nagasaki

Travel Advice for Seniors: Hiroshima – Nagasaki We were a bit apprehensive to go to Hiroshima and Nagasaki considering the US history in these areas, but no one appeared to be particularly bothered by...