History Discussion With a Young Chinese
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.
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Marco Polo in National Geographic
I discovered this really interesting series of 3 articles from National Geographic while searching for a map showing the route Marco Polo took during his travels.
$3.70 Meal for Two!
Yep. Two lunches of noodles for a total of 28RMB ($3.70). Nice dishes. Great taste.
China Road: A Journey into the Future of a Rising Power
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.
Bhutan Tourism
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.
Morning Light in the Himalayas
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.
Trekking in Bhutan
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.
Taksang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest)
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.
Tonight We Can Read Blogs in China!
Tonight we can read blogs in China.