I was fortunate enough to be on Peter Greenberg’s radio show last Saturday and Pierre Wolfe’s “America’s Dining and Travel Guide" on Sunday. I was invited on these shows to discuss some of the great things that we have happening at 10Best and our plans for the future. Both of these guys asked me several questions about my favorite trips and places that I have traveled. I thought I would take a minute and blog on one of those favorites: Beijing, where I spent a few days last spring on a trip with the Society of International Business Fellow (SIBF).
China is a must-see place for anyone that has an interest in Asia - or international business in general. If you’re traveling to China then you have to see Beijing, which will host the 2008 Olympics. If you can get past the sore throat and burning eyes from the unbelievable smog and pollution you will experience a fantastic city. The food is incredible - from spicy delicacies in the streets to fabulous high end cuisines from around the world in Beijing’s many amazing restaurants.
Also, if you come this far, don’t miss the Great Wall. I’m told you can’t really see it from space that’s just what they tell the tourists, which surprised me until I saw it and realized that if you can’t see an eight-lane modern interstate from space, then you probably can’t see a 30 foot wide wall either. The people of Beijing and China are very friendly and many speak reasonable English which makes the everyday tasks of travel quite easy. If you have the time and budget, head for Beijing - but be sure to get your travel visa first (which is good for 90 days and cost under $100.00).
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