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"I was enjoying traveling in China before meeting up with LittlePo Adventures, but once under their care and guidance the whole trip shifted and I felt that I was actually experiencing the people, the land, the food and the customs with a richness unparalleled by any of my previous travel experiences." - Kacy Borba

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A New Trip with LittlePo Adventures: Explore the Tibetan Plateau

The Genyen Massif

 

Greetings!

We at LittlePo Adventures wanted to let you know about an exciting new scouting/adventure trip we are offering in Western China this fall.

is a trekking and service based expedition into the heart of the Tibetan Plateau to experience the wild scenic beauty of the Himalaya and the vibrant culture of Read More…

6 Questions to Ask Yourself before Buying a Camera

Dave Anderson photographing a Buddhist temple in Mongolia

Dave Anderson photographing a Buddhist temple in Mongolia

One of the most common questions I am asked after presenting a slide show is what kind of camera I used to capture the images for the show. By asking this question, people are usually just trying to express their appreciation for my photos, but Read More…

The Past and the Present of the Chinese Ancient Trade Routes

The sand dunes along the Silk Road

The sand dunes along the Silk Road

I fancy Western China. One of the reasons I started LittlePo Adventures is that I want to bring as many people as possible to this less traveled region, the earlier the better.

Western China is exotic. Think Himalayas, expansive deserts, diverse ethnic cultures and more. While Read More…

Tibet Memories

Rhys Emmanuel

Living and doing development work as a medical professional in Asia has given Rhys Emmanuel unique insight into many areas of life and work and a broader perspective on various subject matters. Hiking in remote highland areas, seeing patients, assisting his wife with homeschooling, cooking and eating a variety of interesting Asian cuisine Read More…

Zhou’s Wonton in Yangshuo China

wontons: simple and comforting. Photo by Ian Farquhar

wontons: simple and comforting. Photo by Ian Farquhar

Yangshuo is a small town located in southern China. It attracts thousands of tourists every year, who enjoy floating down the clear and winding Li River, appreciating the fabulous karst landscape. In recent years, because of its unlimited rock climbing potential, numerous climbers like Read More…

A new book Expedition Planning

Expedition Planning

Expedition Planning

Associated Director of LittlePo Adventures, Dave Anderson, has just published a new book titled Expedition Planning. Expedition Planning is written for hikers, backpackers and other people who love the outdoors and want to plan their own extended expedition in the backcountry. The book provides detailed information about how to plan and Read More…

Virtual Connections with China and Taiwan

The next holiday will be the Lantern Festival! Make a wish with a sky lantern.

The next holiday will be the Lantern Festival! Make a wish with a sky lantern.

China

A recipe of Sichuan Wonton via Appetite for China. Sichuan wontons were the favorite snack food voted by the participants of Trekking the Oriental Alps when we were in Chengdu. Images of history’s largest periodic human migration. Read More…

Defending My Tiger Mom and Welcome the Year of Rabbit

Happy Chinese New Year of Rabbit

Happy Chinese New Year of Rabbit

Ever since Wall Street Journal published an excerpt from Amy Chua’s new book, with a provoking title “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior,” debates ramified from the topic have not abated. Jeff Yang on SFGate.com details the disapproval and questioning from Asian American community in Mother Superior? David Read More…

John Denver and the land of 3 sunsets: Northern Yunnan Province one year later

Mark and Szu-ting sitting on top a dragon formed by a thousand turtles

Mark Bir studied business in college and quickly decided that he did not want to wear a tie everyday at work and spend 40 + hours inside an office. Mark found his true calling in the outdoors and love of hiking and exploring. When he is not teaching outdoor education or supervising trail Read More…

100 Fun Things to Do in Taiwan

100 Fun Things to Do in Taiwan

100 Fun Things to Do in Taiwan

This year is the 100th year of Republic of China, which is known as Taiwan by most westerners. Before the revolution, Chinese history was written by one dynasty after another dynasty. When a new emperor comes into power, he chooses a title for his era and Read More…

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