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The Back Side of the Mountain – Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

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Debby Merickel finds that Lhasa, the former capital of Tibet, takes all of your senses at least one step beyond comfort.

Why You Should Go To Yunnan – Yunnan, China, Asia

admin — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Andris Bjornson thinks Yunnan province of China warrants the phrase "you should" - go there, see it.

The Fisherman of Erhai Hu Lake – Dali, China, Asia

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Olga Leskiw-Suzuk convinces her husband to go cormorant fishing. The fisherman disappears with a bounce in his walk.

Linfen, China: Ancient City to Apocalypse – Linfen, China, Asia

admin — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

How did Linfen, China, become the world's most polluted city? Gary Foyster chronicles the former capital's fall from grace.

Pure Pachinko: A look into Japan’s Favorite Pass Time – Japan, Asia

admin — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Pachinko is as much a part of modern Japanese culture as sushi and sake, but what's it all about? Grab your smokes, head for the bright lights and find out with Dan Murphy.

Down and Out in Hong Kong – Hong Kong, China, Asia

admin — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Thomas Antoni Carter's poor backpacker's epiphany in Asia's wealthiest city.

Japan on the Cheap: A User Guide – Japan, Asia

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 21:00:02 +0000

Dan Murphy offers this guide for those wanting to go to Japan and hesitating because of its high price reputation. His tips include shoestring budget transportation, accommodations and eateries.

Hainan Island: The Hawaii of the East – Hainan Island, China, Asia

admin — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Out of curiosity, Benson Wallace took a boat to Hainan Island, where he found a slice of SE Asia in China - coffee shops that had been around since before Starbucks, lots of Russians, Chinese using to

Backpackers Behaving Badly – Chengdu, China, Asia

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Thomas Antoni Carter spent seven days in China's wildest youth hostel!

Chinese Cultural Quirks Exposed – China, Asia

admin — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Writer, Greg Foyster, takes a humorous look at some more off-colour Chinese customs.