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FROM THE EDITORThank you and Welcome...

We want to thank and welcome you to the first issue of The Travel Movement magazine. It was created with the idea that travel can be affordable, and that doesnt have to mean you backpack your way around the world. Dont get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with backpacking your way around the world, I just prefer immersing myself in the cultures and people while sleeping in castles, Tuscan farmhouses and Marriott hotels all for free.

St. Augustine wrote, The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page. This is our mantra; it has become a way of life for so many who embrace the ideas and concepts of The Travel Movement. It is more than travel; it is a combination of several different ideas with one goal, to travel more. We have also created an emphasis on family travel creating ways for any family, any size on any budget to travel the world for just the cost of food and fun. In this, our introduc-tory issue, China. We will explore the typicalas well as the human side of this fascinating country. We will take side trips from Beijing, ride our bikes on top of the ancient wall of Xian and explore the typical life of the modern Chinese in an ancient land.

We hope you enjoy this issue and come back again and again to explore different travel destinations. More than that, we hope you are inspired to begin your own adventures to in-credible, far away places.

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CONTENTS

5 Ancient China in a Modern World 9 China with Kids

11 China: A Compelling Concoction

17 Incorporating Humanitarian Adventures into Your Travels

21 5 Amazing Attractions in Beijing

25 Bargain Shopping in China

29 Book Reviews

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CHINA

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Longevity

Ancient wall around Xian, China - copyright Dale Bartlett

Ancient China in a Modern World


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In China, time isnt measured in years or centuries but rather dynasties. The ancient city of Xian is a perfect exam-ple of this. With its rich history as the original capital city of Chinas first dy-nasty it has played an important role in the destiny and culture of this vast country.

Xians city wall is much as it was dur-ing this age wi th the except ion

Driving through the cities reveals an amazing variety of transportation modes, from people walking down the street with traffic, to a variety of motorcycles and numerous types of cars. But it was the hauling of goods that caught my eye: a man with his bike carrying a load nearly that of the simi trailer behind him. One thing is certain, hard work and per-severance continue to be at the heart of what pushes this country forward.

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that it no longer houses the Emperor and his concubines. Today it is wall to wall buildings, houses, shops and restaurants. There is no better place to see this contrast than atop its mag-nificent wall. Behind the corner towers, the contrast is in full view with modern skyscrapers pushing their way up from behind the ancient architecture. Explore the 8.5-mile city wall by bike or by foot and marvel at the wonderful view of both the city within and the vast me-tropolis outside the walls. Today Xian is home to more than 7 million people whose history goes back through Chinas golden age. This was a time of exceptional creativity that lastied nearly 300 years. We can only wonder and imagine how the current age will impact the years and people to come. China is different in so many ways. There is a cultural crash beginning to build which is evedent in the number and types of vehicles you see as well as in the people and their thoughts on where they want to go.

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Today China is showing increasing strength and influence in the modern world. This is provid-ing the Chinese with a new set of challenges in both intellectual issues as well as assessing how behavior of the modern Chinese will be affected by the countrys enhanced status. How other countries react to the evolving Chinese people, culture and government is also a huge concern. It will be interesting to see what policies China will adopt as they optimize their interests both internally and abroad.

As has been the case for thousands of years, the Chinese are looking for ideas from the past when it took over six centuries to form a united China, to create a new China and look at how to deal with their future. This has brought forth a more philosophical way of thinking especially when it came to statesmanship. What will be more interesting is how they mold this into a more modern philosophy among the rapidly growing entrepreneurial class which is now feeling the freedom it brings.

I witnessed first hand the ease of capitalism as a vendor in Tiananmen Square saw his custom-ers being less interested in paying him to take their picture in front of the mosaic of Chairman Mao and more interested in taking pictures with members of our group. He quickly and easily changed his business model, which might have been more difficult without the changes going on internally within China.

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Reeling from the sudden loss of his wife, his home, and his business, Alan Christoffersen, a once successful advertising executive, has left everything he knew behind and set off on an extraordinary cross-country journey. Car-rying only a backpack, he is walking from Seattle to Key West, the farthest destination on his map. Now nearly halfway through his trek, Alan sets out to cover more than 1,000 miles be-tween South Dakota and St. Louis on foot, but its the people he meets along the way who give the journey its true meaning

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China with Kids

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Traveling with children isnt always easy, but if done with a purpose it is ex-tremely rewarding. Our little four year old exceeded our wildest dreams, and even now at fourteen remembers vivid-ly her first trip to France and England. Just ask her about her birthday cake at the hotel in the shadow of the chateau where Leonardo Di Vinci lived and is now buried. Her favorite memory was when we finally got to England and could finally, somewhat, understand

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everyone. Traveling with children creates so many incredible memories for both you and your child, memories that will last a lifetime. But what about traveling to a country like China? Is it safe and will they understand the significance of this emerging global giant?

The bigger question is, why travel with your children at all? You may have a different an-swer than we do. For some it might be to just get away and be able to say, been there, done that, bought the T-shirt. To others it might be for the adventure itself or to explore new cultures and ideas. For us, after ten years, it has become a way of life, but most importantly it has been an education for us, especially our children. The Greek exegesis means to draw out of. This principle of maximizing the travel experience for learning is embraced by many families who travel, even becoming the main purpose of their adventure. Often planning trips like this for a family can take up to a year of preparation. It might start off by studying the area, the cultures both past and present, understanding some of the language and the historical notes that have influenced our lives today. It is kind of like the sling it against the wall to see what sticks approach at first. See what interests each child and when you find it, start digging deeper and then, together study it out. This is when the fun begins and the trip is set.

Traveling to China really isnt different than any other travel a family feels comfortable do-ing, with the exception that there are a lot more people and what you are exploring has been there for thousands, instead of hundreds, of years. China will only help kids develop a greater understanding of the world, the problems facing their generation and for the most part keep them unplugged from the distractions facing most kids their age. Travel, especially to places like China, brings a better sense of self with a greater understanding and compassion for others less fortunate. It cultivates gratitude for even the small things they

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have, opens their world to opportunities and erases perceived stereotypes others wish to convey.

The kids, as well as the adults, in China are very friendly, unlike in other countries where tourists are so common they are often treated more as an annoyance. In China, you feel like a novelty, kids want to practice English they are learning in school. You are as new to them as they are to you and they love to interact. Often they start off shy, but a few kind words and maybe a small token like a US coin will open them, and you, to a whole new world. What you find is they are just like you and me. They are hoping and working for a better life for their family and are interested in the world around them that has been shut off to them for so long.

China might be a place where you travel in a group setting, mainly for the convenience of getting around especially in the larger cities. Even then you can find times to venture off using the mass transit and taxicabs, which are quite in-expensive. Another wonder-ful adventure is to travel from city to city by train--maybe a sleeper train between Xian and Beijing. These types of adventures, whether done in a group or as a family, are the ones that will bring you and your kids closer to the fascinat-ing world of China.

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China has become the third most visited country in the world with 55.7 million visitors each year.


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Its not easy to describe China. After living here for a few months Ive come to realize how much more there is to learn and understand, and of course, taste. However, in true Chinese style, Ill attempt to describe something deep and complex with as few words as possible.

China is like hot pot. This is a famous dish that involves slowly simmering broth, raw veggies, meat, and spices together in a giant pot until it becomes a delicious stew. Much like life in China, it takes time to get just the right flavor from ingredients that seem, well, a little strange.

At first glance, life seems pretty bizarre in China. A walk in the park means avoiding people walking backwards and wearing pajamas. Having a beer with friends involves periodically

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draining cups of it during countless toasts. Grocery shop-ping is a passive aggressive-adventure as people shove their way in line to pay for pink spiky fruits, bags of smelly green eggs, or piles of what looks like grass. Meanwhile, getting anything done is a hilarious game of charades if you dont know the language especially amusing when explaining a food order like beef or chicken. These ex-periences can some-times be like eating a spoonful of chili pepper before its cooked: not exactly scrumptious, but cer-tainly never boring.

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(Kathleen is 23 years old, and has been living and working in Shenzhen, China since February, 2012 after completing her undergraduate humanities degree. She teaches English and drama while writing and traveling as much as pos-sible.)

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In a good hot pot, these ingredients need time to soften and meld, until they become palatable - in the same way life in China gets easier with time. Learning a few words of Mandarin turns the awkward stares from neighbors into smiles, and it becomes clear that people are just curi-ous about foreigners and usually want to practice some English.

Over time, familiar flavors emerge as well. For example, the fun of singing your favorite song at karaoke with co-workers is universal, regardless of what language is sung . And afterwards theres always late night fast food - which here is usually some kind of barbequed meat on a stick - good for making friends and conversation. Clearly China, like hot pot, takes a little time to fully appreciate, because the real magic is in the combination: that moment when all the peculiar, distinct ingredients have mixed together to make a new, unique flavor.

It can take a while to look beyond the neon-coated skyscrapers and obvious desire of people to be Western and be able to see that traditional Chinese culture is going strong.

Its in the masses of peo-ple celebrating the tradi-tional holidays - that have only been reinstated in recent years - or the old ladies playing mahjong together outside the con-venience store. Its get-ting a foot massage that uses thousand-year- old techniques or watching a rap battle in a little known Chinese dialect. It is in the tai chi class in the park, filled with busy bankers, businessmen and lawyers who some-how find time to practice this ancient art.

This is the beauty of Chi-na: its fascinating medley of ancient, modern, East-ern and Western that is impossible not to savor.

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The Summer Palace - copyright Dale Bartlett

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Incorporating Humanitarian Adventures into Your Travels

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Having the good fortune to travel and see the many incredible wonders of the world is something only a few take advantage of. And as you see more of the world you see more of the overwhelming need. This is when you get even more excited about the opportunity to serve. This is when you really realize that humanitarian work not only does something wonderful for the recipient of the service but it changes you, from the inside out. The depth of change that you will personally experience in your own life as you serve others will change the way you think and makes you happier and more fulfilled.

Last year, as well as this year, our adventure and opportunity lie at the steps of the Starfish Orphanage in Xian, China. There are angels in this world, but no one prepared us for the angel we were about to meet in the form of Amanda de Lange, the women behind the orphanage. Amanda founded the Starfish Childrens Services in 2005 to save children who have serious health issues and that are most at risk in its partnership orphanages in China. Her story illustrates the need for those willing to at the least give a little bit of their time to those less fortunate. Amanda had been a volunteer at another orphanage in China but finally had to leave when there was a baby dying and needed some attention on what they knew was his last day, yet no one seemed to care. It didnt seem to be a priority to them, and Amandas heart couldnt take it. She left to find a job outside of China when she got the call that would change her life forever. She was asked to start an orphanage, but not just any orphanage: one that would care for the high risk and most needy of the children from other orphanages. She really didnt think this was what she wanted, yet felt compelled, somewhere deep down, and she knew that this was to be her new job.

Travel changes lives... Traveling with a purpose towards changing others lives will change the world. No matter where you trav-el, there are always oppor-tunities to help and serve others. In doing so you will discover just how fortunate you are in being able to travel, whether it is locally or anywhere in the world.


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The Starfish Orphanage was created in a small Xian apartment with just Amanda and 6 babies, all with special needs. To say that Amanda had her hands full would be the worlds biggest understatement. This wasnt a full time job; it became full time day job as well as a full time night job. Eventually help began to come in but it was still a struggle; the babies kept coming until there was no more room and she expanded into other apartments.

When our group arrived in September of 2011, babies and all had just moved into a new complex with lots of room and by a sheer miracle, after the landlord saw what she was do-ing, he made sure she would never have to worry about the rent. How happy the volunteer staff was to have room for the kids to play. Amanda continues to grow the orphanage and is always looking for ways to find funding and keep the orphanage running. Her goal is to give these kids love, confidence and medical attention - as they all have some medical need - in order to find them good homes with parents who will love them as their own.

All the beautiful and boisterous babies and children drew in our youngest daughter, then 14. But there was one, a little baby named Gracie who stole her heart. She could have brought her home in a second, if at all possible. Many of the children had bandages, from the 10 surgeries that had taken place that day by a team of volunteer doctors who had come from Australia. One person in our group was video tap-ing the interactions and one little boy loved watching himself and others on the screen, so they handed him the camera to take some video himself. You would have thought they handed him the most incred-ible toy in the world as he began to video himself and others.

Watching the groups faces as they took in the sights, smiles and hugs of these ador-able children, it was clear that the day was well spent. Service was provided, but more importantly our lives were changed forever.

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The Great Wall of China...

...The Wanli Changcheng or Long Wall of 10,000 Li (a li is a measure of distance, approximately 1/3 of a mile. The Great Wall is roughly 5500 miles long)

The Great Wall - copyright Dale Bartlett

The Great Wall of China... 5 Amazing Attractions of Beijing

...The Wanli Changcheng or Long Wall of 10,000 Li (a li is a measure of distance, approximately 1/3 of a mile. The Great Wall is roughly 5500 miles long)


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5 Amazing Attractions of Beijing

#1 The Great Wall


The tour guide asked our group, Do you know why The Great Wall was built? In a jok-ing yet somewhat serious reply I said, for the tourists! If only the Emperors knew that nearly 1300 years later there would be far more tour-ists each day then they ever had to worry about invaders coming in.

Since the wall was constructed over three dynasties and has multiple spurs and sections that have been completely destroyed, it is nearly impossible to determine how long the wall actually is. The official length of the section built during the Ming Dynasty is 5,500 miles long, however, the most visited portion of the wall outside of Beijing measures just over 342 miles long which seems plenty long to me.

In addition to the length discrepancies, there is an equal amount of varied data as to how many people visit The Great Wall each year. There is no doubt that it is the largest manmade cultural relic in the world. You will never be alone with thousands of people visiting The Great Wall every day. The Great Wall cannot be easily explained or described. It has, like most things in China, to be experienced firsthand and even then it is hard to grasp the magnitude of a man-made structure that is visible from space.

This is why we have listed it as our #1 Amazing Attraction of Beijing. It is easily visited, as we did, by a daytrip out of Beijing. You can access the wall by tour bus, public bus or by hiring private transportation or taxi. One of the most popular spots for those seeking an incredible adventure is the Badaling section. This section is the closest to Beijing and has been available to visitors since 1957. Keep in mind that you will also encounter the greatest number of visitors from this section as well. If you have more time and you want to travel a bit further you could visit several other sections which vary from small ruins to full walls that havent been restored since they were built nearly 500 years ago.

If you want an easier hike stay with the Badaling section, keeping in mind it will have more crowds. For a more moderate hiking section you could try the Mutianyu Section -- it is easily reached from Beijing City center and is less crowded.

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#3 The Forbidden City

Built in 1750, before the US Revolutionary War to put it into perspective, and then re-stored in 1886, it is the perfect harmony of natural landscape and open water. The nat-ural features are combined with man-made structures such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges. It is wondrous place to explore and imagine what it would have been like to be an emperor for a day.

Most will choose to spend at least half a day exploring the gardens, buildings and waterways. As with many attractions in China, it can involve a considerable amount of walking. However for those who just want to sit back and take in the views there are beautiful, enchanting wil-low trees to sit under as others explore. You will want to take a 10-minute boat ride to see the island temple, or sit and watch a variety of traditional Chinese performances either on the grounds or in the restored theatre. If youre looking for a little traditional shopping, look no further than the recreated shops along the river. It has been said that the emperors and their concubines would pretend shop among the original shops on which these were patterned. This is a place where you will spend the day admiring the unique buildings, architecture and courtyards, or just take in the views from one of the many lovely vantage points.

I dont know about you, but the word forbid-den only makes me want to peek over the wall even more. Luckily, now you dont have to risk your life by peeking over the wall, but rather you can see firsthand the incredible secret life of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. As in Europe where it was good to be King, here behind the walls of the Forbidden City it was good to be Qing.

It is hard to imagine the scope of this palatial complex that covers an area of over 2,350,000 square feet and contains 9,999 rooms. (Couldnt they build just 1 more?) The Forbidden City is the largest complex of its kind in the world. With ten-foot-high walls that have four observa-tion towers, and flanked by a deep moat, there was little chance that you were sneaking in to visit the Emperor or his hundreds or maybe even thousands of concubines. The walls are pierced by four large gates, each with three openings and a broad crowning pavilion.

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If you are looking for some evening entertain-ment, we highly recommend seeing one of the acrobatic shows in Beijing. They are well put to-gether, showcasing amazing strength, skill, and dexterity that literally boggle the mind. There are several to choose from including a lion dance (where two acrobats work together doing stunts in lion costumes), Chinese yoyo tricks, gravity-defying body contortions, juggling, unicycle,

chair-stacking (which is amazing) and motorcycle cage riding-- I think there were 8 circling the inside of the last cage we saw. Get tickets early if you can and sit in the lower seating area so that you will have the best view. Show are usually performed at night and last between one and one and a half hours. After many of the shows you are able to go up on the stage and take photos with the performers.

For a unique show, check out the students from the acrobatic school in nightly performances at the Heaven and Earth theatre. Youll see a few flubs here and there but they are easily forgotten as they continue to thrill you with their routines.

No matter which shows you attend, an evening in a Chinese theatre is truly a treat for every-one, including kids. If you are traveling without kids, you will soon find yourself drifting back to child-like enthusiasm as you watch the incredible acrobats perform.

Going to Beijing Zoo is as much for the peo-ple watching as it is for seeing the animals. Keeping with true Chinese tradition, there are no lines, just masses of people, in what can only be described as a lava flow, moving in the same direction. These so-called lines, however, are only for the most popular exhibits such as the pandas. The rest of the zoo resembles more

of a beehive with everyone swarming from here to there. This shouldnt keep you from seeing the incredible animals, but in fact will entertain you as you wander this amazing park. The Zoo was once called Wansheng Garden in the Qing Dynasty, which literally means the Garden of 10,000 animals. Relax and enjoy our #5 pick of Amazing Attractions in Beijing.

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If you want to experience bargain shopping at its finest, then shopping in China is a must, but not for the faint of heart. When we say bargain, we dont necessarily mean the best deal, but rather you will learn the art of bargaining. So what are the best strategies to get the best deals?

Know where to shopShopping at the malls or standard department store wont offer the best bargain unless they are having a great sale or going out of business. Even then the price is the price.

Locally owned high street shops, specialty shops, hawkers or any place that sells souvenirs usu-ally allow and expect you to bargain.

The knock-off markets are the bargainers heaven, but for the inexperienced be prepared for a crash course in Bargaining 101.

Watch where your eyes go... They doAggressive sales people doesnt even begin to describe the sales tactics in China. Tourist spots and knock-off markets are probably the most aggressive. If you look at an item too long, (a frac-tion of a second) you will draw the attention of the salesperson and then the game begins. If you thought a used car salesperson was hard to get away from, you havent seen anything yet.

Be carefulIf it looks old or fragile, dont touch unless you ask first. If you break something all bets are off as far as bargaining. You will pay whatever they ask, and be prepared for a verbal tongue lashing in Chinese.

Think before you engageIf you dont intend to finish the bargain, dont start. If you give them your bottom line price and they accept it you had better be prepared to buy it or face the consequences. They get very upset if you back out of the deal that has been agreed to.

Coming to a priceKnow that most items are overpriced to begin with. However, if you are interested and they want $40, dont offer them $3; be reasonable. Make a sincere and fair offer. Also know that it doesnt have to be your final offer, but the lower you go the harder they fight.

If you are paying top dollar for a brand, examine it carefully and ask for authenticity. In most cases you will overpay for top ticket copies of high-end material. A good custom suit will prob-ably be the same price as a rack suit in the US but the fit will be incredible and you will be amazed at the timeframe they have it done by-- usually 24 hours.

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Around the time I learned of Have Kids - Will Travel I had been wracking my brain wonder-ing how my son and I could travel and explore the world. We are homeschoolers and like the author I am a big believer that theres no bet-ter way to learn than to travel the world. One of the main things stopping us was money or so I thought until I read this book.

I am so excited to have found it. For us it is an answered prayer and a dream come true. I just cant recommend this book highly enough. A million thanks to Dale and his family for shar-ing these fabulous and insightful travel secrets with the rest of us. I believe even seasoned

Have Kids - Will Travel A Family Guide to Inexpensive Travel Anywhere in the World Most of it FREE

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and savvy travelers may pick up a tip or two.

The only downside I found was I really would have appreciated tips on keeping kids busy on long flights and a section touching on inexpensive travel via boats and ocean freighters with contact information on this. But Have Kids - Will Travel more than makes up for that by offering extensive ideas for family trips; everything from how to fly for free to tips for dealing with jetlag. I recommend buying this book if youve ever even dreamed of a family vacation either in your own country or abroad.

I found it to be a fascinating read, chock-full of little known travel secrets and tips and well worth the cover price. You will make more than your money back on your first trip

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