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Expert Profile: Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert

Expertise:
I am an American photojournalist and travel correspondent based in Beijing and have traveled extensively to all 33 provinces in China. I specialize in budget travel and have a personal affection for remote villages, ethnic minority culture and uncharted locales. I am also the author of CHINA: Portrait of a People, the most comprehensive collection of imagery of contemporary China ever published by a single author.

Experience:
In 2006, photojournalist Tom Carter embarked on a historic, 2-year journey that would take him throughout the 33 provinces of China, making him one of the first foreigners in China’s 5,000 year history to do so. From the Yellow Sea to the Himalayas, Tom traversed 56,000 kilometers and visited well over 200 cities and villages in a determination to understand, and thoroughly record, life and humanity in today’s People’s Republic of China.

Official homepage:
TOM CARTER

Publications:
Author, CHINA: Portrait of a People (2008, Blacksmith Books, Hong Kong). View the China portrait book trailer on YouTube!

Tom Carter's China travel articles have also been published in every major English-language periodical, newspaper and travel guide in China.

Education/Credentials:
American University, Washington, D.C., BA Political Science, Communications, 1997

Note:
Help support Tom by purchasing a copy of CHINA: Portrait of a People today. Also available: Tom's super-cool postcards of China.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 1350
Knowledge	9.90 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.98 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		100
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		58

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	11/13/08
10	10	10	10	11/07/08
10	10	10	10	10/11/08
10	10	10	10	10/10/08
10	10	10	10	09/24/08

User Comments

Tom, Sorry I took a while getting back. That was a great response. I am amazed that you could put up with that for so long. And it's reassuring
(Jason on 11/13/08)

Very helpful
(william on 11/07/08)

Many thanks. and Quick too !
(william on 10/11/08)

Not the answer I was hoping for. I had hoped I would have links to choose from.
(Marvin Tanner on 10/10/08)

thak you
(Maurice on 09/24/08)

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Recent Answers from Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert

2008-11-06 Alcoholism and travel in Asia: Hi Jason, Having lived in both China and Japan for extensive periods of time, I can attest that, yes, drinking is a staple of those societies, especially amongst males and/or those engaging in business...

2008-10-11 7 days in Western China Silk Road: I myself also picked up some carpets in Kashgar and Hotan. You'll find lots of carpet shops all around the central old-town markets in both those cities. In Hotan, I specifically recall an entire street...

2008-10-11 7 days in Western China Silk Road: Dear Mr. Younts. 20 times to China! It seems you would be more of the China travel expert than I. That is very impressive. What is the nature of your travels? It sounds like you already have Xinjiang...

2008-10-08 China Travel: Richard, yes, I am very familiar with the antiques and flea markets around Beijing and Tianjin. I can make specific recommendations about this and a guide. Please email directly at tomcarter415@gmail.com...

2008-10-07 How safe is China?: Hi Kristen, I think your dad is confused with some other country. Show him this new photobook CHINA: Portrait of a People for a sense of how friendly and warm and gentle Chinese people actually are....