An RV or recreational vehicle is a vehicle that is used as temporary living quarters when the passengers are engaging in recreational travel such as a vacation, a weekend of camping or a long tour. The RV is basically a vehicle that has many of the appliances, features and rooms that would be present in an ordinary home, although limited by the vehicle size. Depending on the owner’s preferences and financial abilities, an RV can have any or all the conveniences of a modern home. Common RV equipment and amenities include beds, satellite TV, computers, cooking equipment, bathrooms, refrigerator, and heating and air conditioning systems. RV equipment and appliances that require electricity can be powered by electric power that is available at RV parks - places where RV owners can stay in the middle of their travels for a rent. Batteries, generators and solar power may be used to power the RV equipment and appliances while travelling.

An RV can either be motorized and drivable, or one that can be towed by another vehicle such as a pick-up truck. They may either be bought or rented according to the RV user’s lifestyle and needs. Families and tourists use RV’s when they go sightseeing and camping. Other RV users include mobile lifestyle enthusiasts, hunters and retirees. An RV saves the passengers, the expenses and bother of having to find and rent hotels when travelling, and allows them to cook their own food. It also gives users the conveniences of home while travelling.

Beijing (also known as Peking), which literally translates to “Northern capital,” is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. Beijing will be the home of the Summer Olympics in 2008. As the name suggests, Beijing is located in the northern section of China. It is a fairly mountainous area with rivers running through it. Monsoons affect the climate there. Summers in Beijing are hot and humid while its winters are very cold and dry with strong winds. Three quarters of the rainfall takes place in the summer months. Beijing also experiences frequent dust storms due to the erosion of the deserts. At times, rain is unnaturally induced by the Beijing Weather Modification Office to lessen the effects and aftereffects of said storms. The best time hands-down to visit Beijing is in the fall as that is when the weather is at its best, or as a second place option, during the spring. The weather is also favourable, but the dust storms can be impeding. If you can handle the harshness of China’s winters, the snow does wonders to brighten the beauty of the city. Try to avoid traveling there during peak vacation times for China as traffic becomes heavily congested.

Beijing’s modes of transportation of course include air travel and roads that accommodate both cars and buses. In addition, the city has a five-line subway system. Two of the lines are run on land and three run underground. Several more are under way. There are also railways, the two main train stations being the Beijing Railway Station and Beijing West Railway Station. Taxi services are of course available, as well.

Beijing is home to countless incredibly beautiful attractions, some old and some new. The Great Wall of China needs no introduction and is of course a must-see while visiting the city. One particular section of The Great Wall at Mutianyu called JianKou is what you might call wildly beautiful. It is more unkempt than many other sections, set amongst the mountains with nature abounding. Another pin in the map that absolutely should not be surpassed is the Forbidden City Imperial Palace. Built in the 1400’s, this palace is breathtakingly beautiful from the gardens up to the rooftops. Also, check out the Jingshan Park-the highest point of Beijing city, to get a view of the Forbidden City from above. Some other incredible attractions include the world’s largest town square-Tiananmen Square, the National Museum of China, the Ruins of The Old Summer Palace, and the Temples of Heaven, Earth, Sun, and Moon. These are only a tiny percentage of the amazing sights the city of Beijing has to offer.

The cuisine of the city has long relied greatly on mutton-be it boiled, fried, minced, or steamed. Pork is also what you might call a staple food item in Beijing. Some other favorites are fish and (of course) the Peking duck. One of the more widely used seasoning-type foods is the onion. Beijing has many fabulous restaurants to feed your appetite during your travels there. Some widely recommended examples include Fangshan, Quan Ju De, Alameda, Huang Ting, and Din Tai Fung. Beijing will be a vacation you will remember forever.