The Driver's Dad

The Driver

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February 12th 2012
Consider that the distance covered should be the equivalent of driving the length of Route 66 (from Chicago to L.A.) three times over in just one month, this is by no means a relaxing getaway. Also note that driving in China presents unique challenges. Once, driving 110kph on the highway to Hangzhou I encountered an innocent brick laying dormant (as bricks do) in the middle of my lane. Although th ... read more

Asia » China

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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