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Cross Culture Pavilion |
Why Travel with Cecilia |
I am not a travel agent, and do not plan to become one. So, why would you want to travel to China with me? First, I am a Chinese who grew up in China. Later, I received my university education in the United States, and I have lived and worked in Austin, Texas, for more than 15 years. I understand and love both Eastern and Western cultures. The trips that I organize to China are extended Cross Culture Pavilion workshops, quite different than many "tours groups". I have guided people from the US and other countries, and we all became friends. This is one of the most interesting points of traveling. Second, I have long-term relationships with travel agency partners in China who are my trusted partners. With the frequency of scandals surrounding travel agencies in China and elsewhere, these relationships are perhaps more important than ever before. Third, I have extensive international travel experience, in China and elsewhere in the world. As a cross-culture consultant and instructor, as well as a photographer, I love to visit both places that are justly famous, and special spots that are well off the beaten tourist routes. I like to plan trips that include large cities, but also towns and villages, trips that explore the mountains, descend rivers and lakes, and visit the oceanside. I love to find places that the established tours groups may not visit. Creating the routes where we can find the true color of China & Chinese life - that is my goal, and a great reward of travel. In addition, because I am not a travel agent, I do not visit the same places over and over again. I am a discoverer and adventurer. I am a member of the travel group I guide, so the trips I organize are for you, but also for me too. I won't waste my time, and I won't waste yours - trust me! If you would like to save your research and planning time for your trip; if you would like to have the experience of traveling in China with an expert in Chinese culture as your guide and fellow traveler, someone who will take care of the planning and reservations, the trip management, and things that you will need while on the road, check out the |
Cecilia is the intrstructor for Culture & Travel courses at Univ. of Texas at Austin: |
Upon request, I offer live online seminars. Please contact us. |
Quotation from China Travel Group members -- "Traveling to China with Cecilia (a native) was a real treat. I got to experience the real China vs. the one created to satisfy regular tourists. Cecilia took care of all the details and I had a wonderful experience that was educational, safe, transforming and most of all FUN!! Maria E. Cordero-Shutter Teacher, 2nd Grade bilingual, Austin TX |