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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... [read more]
For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... [read more] Blog: Tibet and Nepal
Date: May 3rd 2006
Over the past month I have traveled from Hanoi to Kathmandu via southwestern China and Tibet. These regions are among the world’s more remote places, and naturally, there are many stories to tell about the journey. What I have provided here is just a brief overview. My route passed through three geographically and culturally distinct regions: China, Tibet and Nepal. China: Getting t ... read more
Date: May 3rd 2006
Over the past month I have traveled from Hanoi to Kathmandu via southwestern China and Tibet. These regions are among the world’s more remote places, and naturally, there are many stories to tell about the journey. What I have provided here is just a brief overview. My route passed through three geographically and culturally distinct regions: China, Tibet and Nepal. China: Getting t ... read more
