Tim and I

Chengdu 成都

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April 4th 2009
My trip to Chengdu this long weekend was absolutely amazing. I had the opportunity to explore in the city and meet lots of new people. This trip was particularly special because I was able to meet my friend, Feifei's parents in Chengdu. Feifei and I both go to Macalester College and we became good friends through being co-workers at the International Student Program office at Mac. With this specia ... read more

Asia » China » Sichuan » Chengdu

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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