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The first of many yak spottings  
   

The first of many yak spottings

Tibet

September 11th 2006
9/1-9/11 After a good amount of discussion, Andrew and I decided to embark upon an overland journey (via 4x4 jeep) through Tibet. Admittedly I was hesitant about this venture and some of my concerns proved to be harsh reality once we were on the road, but I wouldn't trade the experience in retrospect. It allowed us to marvel the unique beauty of the region and witness a much different way of li ... 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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