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Off to the Himalayas

May 14th 2010
"Why do you want to visit such places?" "It is a rural backwater of China." "For that amount, you could go to and enjoy Paris." For almost 4 months, I've been plagued with similar questions and statements from a lot of people, all puzzled with my choice of destination. My singular retort: I could go to all other usual touristy places when I am already old (or arthritic); but for now, ... read more
Asia » China » Tibet

Chinese Flag 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
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