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A Shanghai Smorgasbord

07 Aug 2010 | Shanghai, China (31.3204, 121.4389) Our whole China visit was really to come and see the World Expo in Shanghai and it did not disappoint.  Not to mention that our friend fed us local delicacies until we … finish reading A Shanghai Smorgasbord

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The People of Tibet

28 July 2010 | Lhasa, Tibet, China (29.6502, 91.1339) In many ways Tibet was very similar to Mongolia but there were distinct difference.  The overt religion being an integral part of the culture was the biggest and most enjoyable one. … finish reading The People of Tibet

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Day #3 done by Motorcycle

01 June 2010 | Bürenhaan, Hövsgöl, Mongolia (49.5479, 98.8296) Driving across the country at 50 km/hr (30 mi/hr) is hard enough to keep one’s self occupied, but it is even worse when the landscape is a never-ending flat plain of … finish reading Day #3 done by Motorcycle

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A glimpse of nomadic life: The ger

25 May 2010: Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia (48.5583, 88.3998) After the family left their winter camp, we drove ahead to where they would be setting up summer camp and waiting for them to arrive.  It actually took us … finish reading A glimpse of nomadic life: The ger

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Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Samarkand was the biggest and most expensive city we visited and with the sights spread out, there was a lot of walking to see everything between rain storms.  The highlight for us was people watching in the bazaar and street … finish reading Samarkand, Uzbekistan

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