China Trip 7.06 008

Things I learned while traveling in China

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January 24th 2008
I traveled to China in the summer of 2006 with a friend. These are some notes that I took away from the trip, and that might be helpful if you're planning a trip there as well. Also, there's a cool contest over at SpongeFish which is where I wrote this entry: they're giving away prizes, including $200 towards your next trip for your best insider tips on traveling to a specific place. Check it ... read more

Asia » China » Beijing

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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