My husband received an issue of Puck, a New York magazine dated 1895 as a gift from my parents. And, surprisingly, the center spread was this illustration. The Chinese emperor, looking rather ill, is being served ultimatums (hard pills to swallow) from Britain, Russia, and Japan.
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I decided to ask a local young Chinese about what he learned at school about China in the middle of the 19th century and the relationship with the Western nations.
Read MoreHistory Discussion With a Young Chinese
Yep. Two lunches of noodles for a total of 28RMB ($3.70). Nice dishes. Great taste.
Read More$3.70 Meal for Two!
China Road: A Journey into the Future of a Rising Power draws on Gifford's 20 years of observing first-hand this rapidly transforming country, as he travels east to west, from Shanghai to China's border with Kazakhstan.
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My husband Ed and I were very curious to compare the tourism industry in Bhutan to the one back home in Vermont because both places are about the same size.
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The sky is blue with a few white clouds. The air is so crisp and so clear. The light is unbelievable in the rising sun. Everything, the trees, the monastery seem to take the nicest colors and the crispiest lines.
Read MoreMorning Light in the Himalayas
Trekking is a wonderful way to discover Bhutan. The Himalayas are spectacular. And of course, you see places only accessible that way. We hiked for 3 days and a half, from Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, to Paro.
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Taksang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) was the reason why we decided to go to Bhutan and it was just as impressive as we could imagine - and even more.
Read MoreTaksang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest)Tonight we can read blogs in China.
Read MoreTonight We Can Read Blogs in China!
There are some interesting facts about the economy of Bhutan. While countries look at their GDP (gross domestic product) to measure their economic success, Bhutan has actually decided to focus on GNH (Gross National Happiness!)
Read MoreBhutan Economy 101