Tag: China
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A Very Brief Stopover in Beijing
Considering the current geopolitical situation in maritime Southeast Asia, just even the thought of going to China feels awkward to say the least. Yet here we are, my family and I, in the Chinese capital of Beijing, maximizing our 11-hour layover. Theoretically an 11-hour layover is a lot of time, but considering the time we…
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China: A Journey to the Middle Kingdom
When you think of China, you might envision sprawling cities, ancient wonders, and rapid modern development. In August 2007, I had the chance to experience just that—although six days was far too short to truly understand this vast country, it was enough to scratch the surface and catch a glimpse of its rich past and…
The Tourist Gaze 