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Expert Profile: Tom Carter

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 the area:
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 visited well over 200 cities and villages in a determination to understand, and thoroughly record, life and humanity in today’s People’s Republic. This definitive volume of street photography, entitled CHINA: Portrait of a People, is the most comprehensive collection of imagery of contemporary China ever published by a single author.

Official Homepage:
TOM CARTER

Publications:
Author, CHINA: Portrait of a People (2008, Blacksmith Books, Hong Kong).

Tom Carter's work as a travel writer and photojournalist has 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

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 880
Knowledge	9.96 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.96 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)		35

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	07/14/08
10	10	10	10	07/14/08
10	10	10	10	05/09/08
10	10	10	10	05/02/08
10	10	10	10	05/09/08

User Comments

Thanks so much, the response was incredibly helpful!
(Dena on 07/14/08)

You were right on about the suitability of informal clothes on our tour. In fact, one person in our group had nothing but shorts and tee shirts to we
(Norman on 07/14/08)

Thanks for the great advice!
(Jeff on 05/09/08)

Thank you, Mr. Carter! Your answers were very prompt and insightful. I really appreciate all your help!
(Adam Mullet on 05/02/08)

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Recent Answers from Tom Carter

2008-07-13 Inner Mongolia: Hi Dena, Had you postponed your trip one more week you would have arrived in Inner Mongolia just in time for the Naadam Festival, which is Mongolia's most important celebration. But do not despair, as...

2008-05-10 Clothing in China in June: Hi Norman, you must like it hot. You'll be passing through or near some of China's infamous "furnaces," which are just as sweltering as they sound. Luckily June is a little more forgiving than July-August...

2008-05-08 treking in inner mongolia: Hi Jeff, This is one of the questions with infinite answers. It also really depends on how you define trekking, on foot or horse? Since Inner Mongolia is famous for its herdsmen and bannermen, I'll assume...

2008-05-01 Health and Safety in China: Hello again Adam, We already established in our prior correspondence that China is one of the safest countries in the world to travel. It has one of the lowest crime stats and retains one of the largest...

2008-05-01 EF Tour safety: Hi Adam, First of all, you should jump at the chance to come to China. This country is developing at a rapid pace, and you can literally see the culture and cityscape transform before your eyes from...