Three days in Lhasa, Tibet and we are the road, making our way to Namtso Lake – the highest lake in the world. There we come across some learning monks, cold ‘hotel rooms’, icy waters and LOTS of Yaks.
Archive | June, 2010
The Friday Five – Keeping in Touch with Home
When you’re out on the road, it is easy to get caught up in everything and forget to check in with those still at home. To help prevent this from happening, here are five helpful ways to keep in touch with your friends and family back home.
Lhasa, Tibet Pt. II – Nunneries and Debating Monks
Continuing my enlightening journey through Tibet, it is part to have Lhasa. In this episode we visit Sera Monastery to watch monks debating in the courtyard then make our way to a nunnery for a different look at Tibetan buddhism.
Lhasa, Tibet Pt I – Potola Palace and Jokhang Temple
They call it the rooftop of the world. It’s magical, the scenery is mesmerizing and the people are gentle and charming. This is Tibet. In this video my dream to visit Tibet finally comes true. Join me as I visit my first city, Lhasa. I explore Potola Palace and Jokhang Temple and see pilgrims praying [...]
The Friday Five – Hostel Dorm Room Etiquette
It’s one of the most common accommodations for backpackers: the hostel dorm room. It can save you a lot of money but has the potential to drive you mad. This week on The Friday Five, I’ve got 5 tips to help you survive the dorm room experience and prevent creating enemies in your room. Leave [...]
The Backpack with Brock Foodbyte: China Edition
I’ve been eating a lot of different food around the world, and on my 8th country, China, I discover that Peking Duck is the dish to try. Duck isn’t really my thing but I give it a shot anyways to bring you this edition of the Backpack with Brock Foodbyte. It is also recommended to [...]
Beijing, China – Pt II – The Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square
Once you’ve seen the Terracotta Warriors & The Great Wall of China, you wonder if Beijing, China has anything else to offer. But, alas, it does. In this video I wrap up my visit to China by checking out the Forbidden City, historic Tiananmen Square, eat some peking duck and say farewell to Ash: my [...]
The Great Wall of China
It is the adventure I have probably looked forward to most in China and finally it has come around. Backpack with Brock is taking on the Great Wall of China. I have heard about it since I was a little kid, seen it in movies, books and online, still nothing could prepare me for the [...]
‘Bet Brock’: Bug’s Edition
It’s the second edition of ‘Bet Brock’. Last time, I managed to eat an entire Cobra Snake. This time, I’m eating as well, but it’s not snake – it’s bugs. Jane and Caitlin have bet me to eat a Starfish, Seahorse, Grasshopper, Stinky Tofu & Scorpian. Yikes! It turned out to be a bigger challenge [...]
The Friday Five – Funny Items in Asian Stores
Asia continues to amaze me and surprise me at every corner. One of these ways is in the supermarkets. You really never know what you might find. In this Friday Five I am showing you 5 things I have happened upon while shopping. There may have been some stranger ones I have found, but these [...]
Beijing, China – Dancing at the Summer Palace
Beijing, China. It’s seen a lot of controversy in it’s time but I finally arrived making it my third stop in China. It was clear from the start there would be a lot to do and see in this city. In this episode I put my best foot forward and visit the Summer Palace where [...]
Xi’an, China – The Terracotta Warriors
It took 12 hours on an overnight train to get there, but I knew I could not come to China and not see the Terracotta Warriors. My jaw dropped as soon as I saw them and I’m still amazing that man kind could make something like this and then let it go missing for so [...]
The Friday Five – Make Time for Down Time
When you putting together your itinerary, it is easy to try to cram in as many sites in as many places as possible. As great as this is, it’s important not to over do it either and leave some time for a break. Whether it’s relaxing on a beach or eating food you’d find at [...]
Shanghai, China – Dumplings & Jacket Shopping
It’s my very first official Chinese stop. Shanghai! I’ll be quite honest that this city didn’t do much for me. Perhaps it was getting scammed by a taxi driver, or the terrible flight to get there or the incident that occurred when buying my winter coat. Whatever it was, I am in no rush to [...]
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Zorb Globe Riding in Rotorua, New Zealand
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Want to Place a Bet?
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‘Bet Brock’ – Eat a Cobra
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‘The Backpack With Brock Food Byte’ – Australian Veggimite & Tim Tam’s
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The Great Ocean Road Trip
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At a Glance: New Hampshire Road Trip – Day Four
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A Ginormous Announcement: The Viator Dream Travel Job
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At a Glance: New Hampshire Road Trip – Day Three
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At a Glance: New Hampshire Road Trip – Day Two
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At a Glance: New Hampshire Road Trip – Day One
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The Time-Crunched Traveler (Ellen): So glad you got to experience New Hampshire. It's...
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Laura @Travelocafe: Oh, if one thing is clear from these photos, it's...
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Caitlyn: Congrats! I'll be tuning in....
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sully86: awesome stuff. More good things to come man for ya...
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