http://geotravelstories.com Make every travel experience an adventure! Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:40:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The biggest adrenaline rush you can get in Kingdom of Discovery Theme Park is by taking a ride in the Montagne Russe. It is pretty big, it's very fast(maybe too fast) and it's way bumpy and rigid ... After that ride you will feel just like a shaken bottle of ... http://geotravelstories.com/china/kingdom-of-discovery-rides/ [singlepic=332,400,300] With this gallery I tried to capture every interesting moment that Kingdom of Discovery(Dalian - China) can offer. [gallery=9] http://geotravelstories.com/china/kingdom-of-discovery-photo-gallery/ In the month I stayed in Dalian, China, I actually lived in Kingdom of Discovery. I had my own room in one of the villas for the employees, inside the park.  Even though I was in the park almost every day, I never seen or paid for a ticket. I ... http://geotravelstories.com/china/kingdom-of-discovery/ [singlepic=129,400,300] Here are  a few interesting moments of The Stunt Show caught on camera. [gallery=8] http://geotravelstories.com/photo-galleries/kingdom-of-discovery-the-stunt-show-photo-gallery/ One of the main attractions in Kingdom of Discovery park is the Stunt Show. It is called "The Great Diamond Heist". [singlepic=138,400,300] The show runs four times a day, everyday(except Tuesdays),  the first one starts at 11.00a.m.  and the last one at 4.30pm. (I hope I remember the hours right). It's a parody,  very ... http://geotravelstories.com/china/kingdom-of-discovery-the-stunt-show/ In the month I spent in China, I saw a lot of stuff that I think is worth mentioning here. Stuff that surprised me, amused me, disgusted me, scared me or impressed me. As I said in my previous post, I stayed near Dalian(in the theme park Kingdom of Discovery, 40min ... http://geotravelstories.com/china/what-can-you-expect-in-china/ You will find 3-4type of malls and stores(boutiques) in Dalian(And maybe in all China): [singlepic=48,400,300] First are the malls for the snobs, with original big brands, that have higher prices than Europe. There, everything is very expensive. [singlepic=43,400,300] Second are the stores with good clothes, that do not belong to a known brand. These ... http://geotravelstories.com/travel-tips/shopping-in-dalian/ This year, in July, with the help of one of my cousins, I managed go to China.  I can't say I visited China, because I've been in only one big city, Dalian(population of 6mil), but it was one of the greatest travel experiences I had till now. She(my cousin) was working(in ... http://geotravelstories.com/china/how-i-got-to-china/ The second part of my trip to Greece begins in the evening. Athens has a very busy nightlife.   Thassos took us to a club, I don't remember the name, but it was one of the best clubs ever. Unfortunately I don't have any photos from that night, but I ... http://geotravelstories.com/travel-stories/athens-part-ii/ We stayed in Athens for three days at a very good friend of ours, Thassos. He has a big apartment on the last floor of a building, with a very nice terrace. Great place to throw a party or just to chill. Here's the view: [singlepic=96,400,300] He and his family welcomed us with ... http://geotravelstories.com/travel-stories/athens/