Chendu at night

in the heart of china ...

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July 6th 2006
I started my rtw (round the world) trip today. I had the great pleasure of flying Thai Airways for the first time, and all I can say is wow, what a great way to start an rtw!The minute I walked into the plane I was impressed by the beautiful and colorful traditional dress they use as their uniforms.The crew were very well put together and extremely professional.And, they worked with a constan ... read more

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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