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The Tomb of Tu Doc, a 19th century Vietnamese emperor, is pretty indicative of his “living the good life” lifestyle. His tomb, outside of the city of Hue, is elaborate – with expansive hunting grounds, a fishing pond and even a spot for his concubines to relax over the lake. That’s right- according to history, [...]
Jared and I sat on the couch in Ulaanbatar’s Khongor Guesthouse, flipping through their book of tour options. “Ooh, this one,” I said. “Central Mongolia two: Kharkhorin, Orkhon Waterfall, eight lakes and Mongol sand dunes with nomad family.” He leaned over my shoulder to read the details. “Lauren, that’s five days on horses.” “Uh, I [...]
Imagine getting off the plane and arriving in China to find yourself engulfed in a sea of black hair. The people would stare at you and point like you were some strange anomaly; a wild animal that has escaped from the zoo. You’d be an easy target, so don’t bother breaking the law, lest you [...]
When I think of Spring Festival in China, images of red packets filled with money, heaps of food on the dinner table, and a seemingly endless barrage of fireworks comes to mind. But what does it all mean? Well, Spring Festival is the most important holiday for the Chinese culture, as it is their New [...]
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