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June 13th 2007
Beijing to the Russian BorderDoug Pickles The Chinese built the Great Wall to keep the invading Mongol hordes out. Ask a Mongolian to rank their Russian, Japanese and Chinese neighbours in order of preference and the Chinese will always come bottom. In short, there is no love lost between the land of Khan and the land of Han. ... read more

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The Mongols gained fame in the 13th century when under Chinggis KHAN they conquered a huge Eurasian empire. After his death the empire was divided into several powerful Mongol states, but these broke apart in the 14th century. The Mongols eventually ... ... read more

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When I think about going around the world, I can't help but think of the Jules Verne book, Around the World in 80 Days. Travel has come along way since 1873 when the book was first published and I will only have half the time that Phileas Fogg had to circumnavigate the globe. On top of that I don't even have the use of his valet Passepartout. In keeping with the book, I am going to start and finish at the Reform Club in London - I'm not a member so photographic evidence of the exterior will have to do. From there it's across the Atlantic to Boston for a week touring New England before jetti... full info

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