Travel Blog Photos from X'ian (7)
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When he goes: From Tuesday 17h April 2007 to Friday 20h April 2007. Who he goes with (from): Marc (South Africa/Belgium). How he gets there: Updated data on their way... Where he stays: Updated data on their way... ...
... be more comfortable than the slow boat in Laos (i also hope I don't have food poisoning this time). A few random notes about China before I sign off (God, this is long, huh? Anyone still out there? Hello?): Censorship is here, of course. They put blocks ...
We're just wrapping up our stint in X'ian. There's not a whole lot to see here, despite the massive size of the city. The major site being the Terra Cotta warriors, which are apparently the 8th wonder of the world. The "Wonders of the World" are subject up ...
Arrive in X'ian, gateway to Silk Road and imperial centre of China. Thursday 8 March Blair gave us a brief orientation tour of the walled city (oldest in China) then we were left to our own devices K and K went shopping with Marie and Lee ...
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Best time to go?
Posted on Jan 14, 2009, 18:03:46
... is a great time to visit New York. One of the biggest New York tourist attractions at this time is to found down at China Town as we enter the Chinese New Year. The sights are sure to be wonderful for this the biggest of Chinese festivals. 2009 is the ...
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Caribbean Expert Profile: Guy Paul Dubois
Posted on Sep 3, 2008, 14:24:34
... but to arrive at Machu Picchu is so magical, it was worth it! My worst experience would be going to Tai Shan in China (south of Beijing) to climb the mountain. Everybody was stopping to take pictures of us all the time, which was funny at the beginning ...
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What is the most newsworthy thing from your birthyear?
Posted on Apr 24, 2008, 20:54:39
... 21 - The Hutt River Province Principality secedes from Australia. April 22 - The first Earth Day is celebrated in the U.S. April 24 - China's first satellite (Dong Fang Hong 1) is launched to orbit using a Long March-1 Rocket (CZ-1). April 29 - The ...
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What are you reading now?
Posted on Mar 11, 2008, 16:49:52
Last night I finished The Complete History of China. Currently reading The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt by Ian Shaw. I hope to visit both countires this summer. If anyone else likes reading history then I recommend any of Oxford's history books.
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