Tibetan Life Span
At forty Tibetans look like the western 70. Their life span is in the 50's and 60's. The weathered faces are fascinating maps of their hard yet traditional lives. What a wonderful people.
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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. ... [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. ... [read more] Blog: Butter Tea
Date: March 26th 2009
he populace of Tibet (TAR) and Tibetan regions varies. It the rural areas, for instance in Yushu the population is predominantly Tibetan. For the tourist who has more than a few days and is interested in the Tibetan culture, the rural areas are a definite MUST-SEE. With only a few days, the old city of Lhasa, the Barkhor kora circuit, is the best place to witness Tibetans in their everyday lives, ... read more
Date: March 26th 2009
he populace of Tibet (TAR) and Tibetan regions varies. It the rural areas, for instance in Yushu the population is predominantly Tibetan. For the tourist who has more than a few days and is interested in the Tibetan culture, the rural areas are a definite MUST-SEE. With only a few days, the old city of Lhasa, the Barkhor kora circuit, is the best place to witness Tibetans in their everyday lives, ... read more
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A world traveler, backpacker, writer, actor and entreprenuer, I LOVE adventure, getting to KNOW a culture, photographing everything in sight, and generally "living a new life in a new place" when I travel. Traveling is a most timeless experience! There is no age barrier between travelers; we all have something in common - the love of learning, seeing, and knowing about the world. Luckily for me, someone started Mango-tree.com for solo travelers and I have hooked up with three awesome adventure seekers and we are headed to the Roof of the World, the Land of the Snows, Tibet! Follow our journey.... full info
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