WarrenRodwell's Reviews

Anthroposcopy is the observation of the human body (in contrast to anthropometry, the measurement of the human body). Inspection or observation of phy…
This review was featured on Sunday November 11th, 2007

Hundreds of volunteers went to the streets of Chengdu city, holding candles and praying for children with blood diseases, as the Chengdu Media Group s…

The Sanxingdui Museum is near an archaeological site that dates to the Neolithic, Shang and Zhou periods. In 1988, this site was declared a National K…

As a renowned local opera mainly prevailing in south western China's Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou provinces; Sichuan Opera is characterized by unique …

In one sense, dental treatment can be alikened to travel because both require available time and money. Both living and working in China provided ampl…

The Jinsha archeaological site was discovered in 2001 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. The site has an area of five square kilometres, and a history of t…

It doesn’t matter whether you are a foreigner or a local Sichuanese. As long as you have a musical instrument of any description, and you know how t…

The general manager of Maxxelli Real Estate Chengdu can perhaps best be described as a life-long traveller. His world explorations began during adoles…

Everything is go go go in China these days as Olympic year 2008 rapidly approaches. You can feel the excitement and momentum in the air as the clock c…

When the 11th November is mentioned, readers may firstly think of Remembrance Day. However in China, it's "Singles' Day". This is not to be confused w…

It's on again, and many people all around Australia outside the Melbourne metropolitan area will also be taking the afternoon or day off work or whate…

. Here is some great news for travellers wishing to enter/exit south west China via the India subcontinent.(Goa has just got a whole lot closer !) ;-…

Krakow in southern Poland is possibly best known internationally due to the movie "Schindler's List" which highlighted the plight of European Jews dur…

I personally have travelled to many countries around the world. Most foreigners tend to agree that China probably provides the greatest initial cultur…
This review was featured on Saturday November 10th, 2007

. The original Dead Sea in Israel is located on the world's 30 degree north latitude. It is the saltiest & most mineral-laden body of water in the wo…

As more years go by, they just seem to go faster. I am at a stage of life, from which I can reflect on my past and realize that it would be utterly fo…

Often affectionately referred to as the land down-under, Australia is known for its long hot summers and the copious amounts of beer that quenches the…

In everyday life in downstate Texas, Dennis West has to carry a gun, even when this soon to be retired law enforcement officer is off duty. On the sel…

Chengdu has forged sister city ties with at least ten foreign cities in nations such as - Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, K…

Coming to Chengdu can be best described as an adventure for Carl Parker.It allows him to combine his love of long-distance motorcycling with a passion…

Not everyone gets to live a dream life. Some fortunate individuals have the opportunity to do exactly what they want. Sometimes it’s given to them…

In Chinese family culture, parents frequently decide what activities are beneficial for their children to undertake, even when this involves a young a…

The main intention of a christening or name-giving service is to recognize in an outer way the spiritual identity and purpose of a soul. This western …

There’s more than a mere twinkle in the eye of contented newly-weds Vincenzo and Tippawan Montenero because the Chinese Year of the Pig commenced wi…

Chengdu is most famous for the following four things; the giant panda, beautiful smooth-skinned girls, delicious food, and rice wine. The weather and …

Telecommunication in Chengdu is very convenient these days. Mobile phones are universally used. From crowded buses and bustling streets to quiet corne…

Mainland Chinese table manners are different from those of the western world. You need not care too much when you are having a daily meal in the resta…

With greetings, Chinese people generally ask each other, "Have you eaten?", when they meet each other. However, it is different with westerners. They …

The decimal currency of mainland China is the RMB (Renminbi). Foreign money is used only in certain circumstances, even though some English language t…

Firstly, thanks must go to English expat Mr Carey Harmer in Chengdu for his time, effort and thoughtfulness in producing and sharing the following inf…

A non-governmental organization (NGO) is any non-profit, voluntary citizens' group which is organized on a local, national or international level. Tas…

Chengdu in China has sister cities all around the world. - Montpellier (France) - Ljubljana (Slovenia) - Linz (Austria) - Palermo (Italy)…

Most of China is cold and dry in the northern hemisphere winter; icy cold (even frozen) in the north of the People's Republic. January is usually the …

The Chengdu International Women's Club (CIWC) offers a wide variety of regular social activities including monthly Luncheons, Coffee Mornings and Nigh…

Animals Asia is a Hong Kong based charity organization which maintains a Black Bear Rescue Center in Xindu District,a suburb of Chengdu (western China…

The International Convention on Driving Licences was signed in September 1949. China did not become a republic until 1st October 1949. This is the m…

Located on the 8th Floor, Western Tower, No.19, 4th Section, Renmin Nan Road, Chengdu, 610041 ... The Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Pak…

. a) ONE in Chinese tradition signifies heaven, beginnings, & birth. b) FOUR signifies death to the Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, & Koreans. Do n…

REVIEW REQUEST: "Has anybody been to Tibet in wintertime? I read different stories, some say it is doable and other say the country is harly accesi…

Chengdu is not the place of origin of mahjong, but it is well known for leading the trend in the country. Those inhabitants, who have indulged in or o…

Statistics show that there are some five hundred thousand disabled people in Chengdu. Most are finding it quite difficult to make a living, because of…

Nineteenth century Missouri-born writer Mark Twain once observed that “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our…

Former American taxi driver Lou Conover has had to assimilate a new set of rules and conduct in so far as traffic culture is concerned. Being from a s…

When fresh American college graduates, Greg and Heidi Rhodes, first came to Chengdu almost twenty years ago, there was not much western food to eat. F…

In China, to taste the mountain, the tea and the culture is to taste life. A select delegation of foreign friends was recently taken on excursion one …

Sitagu International Buddhist University (SIBA) welcomes English teachers who are interested in teaching English as a Second Language in a rural Buddh…

If you are willing to help without salary, accommodation can be offered in Tibetan areas as well as the opportunity to develop your skills to the full…

As a key traffic hinge in southwest China, hometown of the giant panda & delicious spicy food; the provincial capital city Chengdu is an easy place to…

Although having travelled quite extensively throughout the Asian continent over the past decade, it was never my original intention to visit, let alon…

The most south-western mountainous province in the modern-day People’s Republic of China was named “south of the clouds” by a Tang emperor durin…