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This is Part 2 of our 22-day China adventure: Zhangjiajie (8th-12th October). After recovering from salmonella poisoning in Chongqing, we were ready for what I'd been looking forward to most: the Avatar mountains! If you've seen Avatar and found yourself wondering where on earth James Cameron dreamed up those floating Hallelujah Mountains, the answer is right here. The towering sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie are widely credited as the real-life inspiration for the film, and

After the madness of India and the chaos of Nepal (and that horrific food poisoning!), we flew from Kathmandu to China on 2nd October 2024. Just me, Darkon, and Alan, about to embark on what would become the longest, most intense, and most transformative leg of our entire journey. This is Part 1 of our 22-day China adventure: Chengdu & Chongqing (2nd-8th October). Chengdu (2nd-6th October): Pandas, Buddhas & Battling Illness Arrival: Flying Past Everest While Dying Our time i

After the madness of India, we flew from Agra to Kathmandu, Nepal (approximately 2-hour flight). Just me, Darkon, and Alan, ready for what we thought would be a peaceful three-day stopover before heading to China. Spoiler: Nepal had other plans! Arrival (29th September): Late Night Vibes and a Very Friendly Hotel Owner We arrived late at night, around 10pm, exhausted but buzzing from the journey. We checked into our hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu's tourist district and the beatin