Mulan_

That's interesting, I read this blog on a man who cycled the silk road in 2004 and was also disappointed by China.

Thanks for the recommendations.

Interesting that you don't read travel books, have you considered writing your own book about your travels as others have done?

Do you read on the road, if so, do you use an ebook reader and what are you reading at the moment?

Also do you have any book recommendations about travel?

Thanks.