Undeniably the Li River landscape between Guilin and Yangshuo belongs to one of the most memorable experiences of any visitor to China. The river gently meanders amidst limestone mounds that everyone etches in his mind forever. Names of hills, towns and villages along the river add to the nature’s masterpiece that this part of China […]
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The Mulbekh Gompa, about three quarters of the way from Leh to Kargil, marks the end of the Buddhist Ladakh and the beginning of its Muslim parts. The Muslim culture here as in Kargil and from here on toward the alpine valleys of Kashmir as well as the first third of the way toward Zanskar,
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As all glaciers around the globe, the Siachen glacier in the Karakoram parts of Nubra, the northern most district of Ladakh, in the remote northwestern corner of India, is meting, and rapidly. It was reported today it has shrunk to half its size. Not long ago it was the highest battleground in the world where
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With the current lockdown of Tibet and the unlikely chance that even if Tibet reopens once again, tourists will not be allowed to roam about as was possible more than a year ago. It well may be that Ladakh, referred to as the Little Tibet, the most remote outpost of India and a cultural satellite
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“Output tting” hails a sign at the Zhongdian Bus Station in Yunnan. Funny sign but it gets the message across – “This Way to Exit.” Above the gate it says ” Leaves the stopping place.”
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Canceled in 2008 because of protests and calls for Tibetan independence the previous year, the annual Lithang horse-racing festival may not happen once again this year if the situation in Tibet and much of the Tibetan-populated areas will turn for the worse in coming days. Tensions have been reported as high ahead of the 50th
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Following end of Vietnam – American war and its postwar alignment with North Vietnam’s communist system of government, Laos fell into obscurity. With the fall of Berlin Wall and dismantling of Soviet Union, Laos as Vietnam slowly opened its borders to international tourism. Vientiane, the capital, became the first target as a result of easy
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If you love bicycling and Italy, taking a cycling vacation in Tuscany or Sardinia is a must. Prefer high mountains, how about Switzerland and riding the Alps? If you love France, bicycle around Provence and climb Mount Ventoux, the Giant of Provence! Whatever your decision you will find that any one of these trips will
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Get an overview of Brazil’s culture with this 3-city vacation package. In addition to the vibrant Rio, you’ll experience the 18th-century colonial town of Ouro Preto, a historic town full of beautiful Baroque churches, and an UNESCO World Heritage site, and last visit the charming 17th-century colonial town of Paraty and anotjher UNESCO heritage site.
Enjoy three nights in each city taking in the sights and sounds of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. Prague is a glimpse into the history of Europe as you stroll along the Vltava River. Vienna offers a beautiful range of palaces, churchs, and royal residences. Budapest is home to the Parlament, the largest Gothic structure in
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