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Category: History

The Ancient Terracotta Warriors – Looking Back 2000 Years…
China, History, Travel

The Ancient Terracotta Warriors – Looking Back 2000 Years…

Stepping back in history and looking at statues that were created before we even began tracking time like we do … Continue reading The Ancient Terracotta Warriors – Looking Back 2000 Years…

The Food of Xi’an – Deep in the Heart of the Muslim Quarter
Adventure, China, Food, History

The Food of Xi’an – Deep in the Heart of the Muslim Quarter

Food and drink are the essence of life.   Walking through this area is a strange culinary,  visual and auditory experience.  … Continue reading The Food of Xi’an – Deep in the Heart of the Muslim Quarter

Chinese New Year in Xi’An
Adventure, China, Exploring, History

Chinese New Year in Xi’An

Chinese New Year is a big deal around the world.   It is especially huge in the ancient capitol of Xi’an … Continue reading Chinese New Year in Xi’An

Nanjing – Understanding the Ancient Capital of China
China, History, Travel

Nanjing – Understanding the Ancient Capital of China

Nanjing has been an important city in the People’s Republic of China for over a thousand years.  This beautiful city … Continue reading Nanjing – Understanding the Ancient Capital of China

Yen Duc – Stepping Back in Time in Vietnam
Exploring, Food, History, Travel, Vietnam

Yen Duc – Stepping Back in Time in Vietnam

Yen Duc is a tiny village seeping with culture and history halfway in between the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, and the … Continue reading Yen Duc – Stepping Back in Time in Vietnam

Hoa Lo Prison (aka The Hanoi Hilton)
History, Travel, Vietnam

Hoa Lo Prison (aka The Hanoi Hilton)

I would like readers to approach this post with an open mind into history and understanding.  Many suffered during the … Continue reading Hoa Lo Prison (aka The Hanoi Hilton)

Xīdì (西递) – An Ancient Huizhou Village in the Heart of the Anhui Province
China, Exploring, Food, History, Travel, Uncategorized

Xīdì (西递) – An Ancient Huizhou Village in the Heart of the Anhui Province

Xīdì, which literally means “west post” in Chinese, is a well-preserved village dating back to the Song, Ming and Qing … Continue reading Xīdì (西递) – An Ancient Huizhou Village in the Heart of the Anhui Province

Shaxi – Stepping Back into the Past on the Ancient Road to India
Adventure, Best of 2015, China, Exploring, Food, Hiking, History, Travel, Yunnan Province

Shaxi – Stepping Back into the Past on the Ancient Road to India

This tiny village was once an important point on the Tea-Horse Route to India. It lies about 120 kilometers northwest … Continue reading Shaxi – Stepping Back into the Past on the Ancient Road to India

Dali Old Town- A Chillax Life in the Yunnan Province of China
China, Exploring, Food, History, Uncategorized, Yunnan Province

Dali Old Town- A Chillax Life in the Yunnan Province of China

Dali Old Town is a fine choice of a get-away to chillax for a few days.  I could imagine myself … Continue reading Dali Old Town- A Chillax Life in the Yunnan Province of China

Digging into the Soul of China – The Temple of Confucius  (Kǒngmiào (孔庙))
Adventure, China, Exploring, History

Digging into the Soul of China – The Temple of Confucius (Kǒngmiào (孔庙))

Confucius (Born 551 BC) was an important thinker, teacher and politician that played a significant role in the foundation of … Continue reading Digging into the Soul of China – The Temple of Confucius (Kǒngmiào (孔庙))

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