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The Laotian Experience, part 1: How it all started.

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June 5th 2010
As made evident by the entry title, I'll be writing about what I consider an extraordinary experience: living with Laotian people and receiving a common Laotian salary ( perhaps less) in Vientiane, Laos. Before I continue, I believe my readers should know what to expect: observation into the lifestyle, beliefs, and practices of the Laos people; details as to my living conditions, wages, a ... read more

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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