UPDATED January 2019: Do NOT list Tibet when completing your Chinese Visa Application. Doing so will certainly give you problems. Read this post to learn why and how to fill out your application.
Tibet Travel Agency Nightmares
Not all travel agencies arrange quality tours. This post is about how to choose a reputable and safe travel agency for your journey across Tibet.
How to get to Tibet
UPDATED January 2018: Tibet has a reputation for being a hard place to travel to. Actually, it’s not as difficult as you might think!
Rude travelers in Tibet
Most travelers to Tibet are really great people. However, there are some travelers that probably should have stayed home.
Langmusi
Langmusi, also known as Lhamo in Tibetan, is one of my favorite small towns in the Amdo region. Two large Buddhist monasteries, stunning mountains and excellent hiking/trekking await those who go here! Read this post for more details!
Is Tibet too cold to visit?
Tibet is probably not as cold as you think! With proper clothing, Tibet can be visited year round. Read this post for further information.
Cycling in Tibet
UPDATED Sept 2017: Cycling is a great way to see and experience Tibet. This post will tell you what you need to do in order to plan your cycling adventure in Tibet.
Tibet and getting a Chinese visa
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2015 Getting a Chinese tourist visa is a fairly simple process. For many nationalities, including North Americans, EU citizens, UK citizens. Australians and New Zealanders, you can apply for a Chinese tourist visa at the Chinese embassy/consulate in…
Overland from Xining to Chengdu
The 1200 kilometer route from Xining to Chengdu through the traditional Tibetan region of Amdo has become quite popular in recent years. This route passes through several amazing Tibetan towns that are home to some of the most important monasteries in…