Ajisen Ramen

Arrival

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January 5th 2009
I made to Shanghai in one piece and I have already been through so much. I don't even know where to begin. The plan ride was really long, but it seemed like it went by a lot faster than the last time I traveled to Asia. I have to say that my first "cultural experience" happened on the airplane. I sat down in my seat and this young Chinese couple was staring at me. Eventually the woman made eye con ... read more

Asia » China » Shanghai

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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