The Fascination of China Part IV – Remotest China
I took this picture flying in a motorized hang glider over the Lop Nor Desert of Chinese Turkestan in 2008. For most people, the image that first comes to their…
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Where Orwell’s 1984 is Real – North Korea
Where Orwell’s 1984 is Real As of today (May 28), it looks like the Trump-Kim Summit will still take place in Singapore on June 12. Peace between North and South…
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HIDDEN CENTRAL ASIA
The Registan – Samarkand Central Asia. The very words evoke the ultimate in the remote, the exotic, the unknown full of wonders. Here you will find the ancient cities of the…
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The Fascination of China (Part 2) – Inner Mongolia and the Gobi Desert
The Fascination of China (Part 2) – Inner Mongolia and the Gobi Desert Last week, we talked about China’s far south – the unknown wonders of the Yunnan Province. This…
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The Fascination Of China
Hani Rice Terraces – Yunnan, China People are always interested in superlatives, so I’m often asked, “What’s the most interesting, the most fascinating place you’ve ever been to?” It’s…
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Best Residency from India and China
Best Residency from India and China The best and lowest cost residency for citizens of India and China is Nicaragua. Here’s how Indian and Chinese nationals can get a second…
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How to Work in Thailand
How to Work in Thailand. With a valid visa and work permit, expats are allowed to work abroad in Thailand. If you’re doing volunteer or charity work in Thailand (without…
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The Why and How of Retiring in Thailand
The Why and How of Retiring in Thailand Retiring can mean living on a pretty steep budget, so many retirees from areas like North America and Europe choose to spend…
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Residency Options in Thailand
Residency Options in Thailand Thailand is a popular vacation destination, but it can also be a great country to call home. It hosts a low cost of living and accommodations,…
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North Korea Threatened After Nuclear Weapon Testing
Following nuclear testing in North Korea, the U.S. and others fight to find peace. After North Korea’s successful nuclear test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), foreign policy experts say…
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