Kathmandu to Lhasa September 13th 2006 Our car was one of only two to pay the extra money & detour to the Yamdrok Tso lookout, which was well worth the additional payment. The deviation took us up a winding road to a pass & back down again & only added a couple hours onto our journey as it was about 50km each way. I sat in the very back of the Landcruiser again & read a book Betsy had leant me called Some Like It Haute. Fortunately, th ... read more
Asia » China » Tibet » Lhasa 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
I am 29 year old female from Australia, preparing to embark on a solo 12 month world trip in search of new experiences. Visiting 28 countries in 5 continents, the bulk of my adventure will be with tour groups, however I am also spending 11 weeks volunteering in a childrens refuge.... full info