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China a journey spanning 5 millennia
China is the most populous country of the world and one of the most ancient civilizations. The world is witnessing a great deal of evidence in China owing to its remarkable economic turnaround that has led to a booming travel industry in the country. The last decade saw the emergence of a new rich consumer class in China due to the opening up of its economy that has made the country one of the biggest attraction for inbound tourism.
Historically travel in china was banned for foreigners...
Glaciers of Kilimanjaro
I recently acquired some old photos depicting Kilimanjaro from the 1920s through to the 1960s. Although the massif that is Kilimanjaro is easily recognisable in shape and size the dramatic decline in the glaciers is so apparent that the mountain is almost unrecognisable to what is was 80 years ago.
The glaciers have existed for around 12,000 years but it is estimated that they have decreased in size by approximately 82% since 1912. If they continue declining at such a rapid rate then...
Markets of the Middle East
North Africa and the Middle East have long been part of a huge trade triangle. Since the Middle Ages spices, fabrics, trinkets and precious metals and stones have been ferried across the Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean, onto camel trains across the Sahara Desert and to the corners of the trade triangle where they are traditionally bartered for in the markets.
The building of the Suez Canal, the canal that joins the Mediterranean Sea to the Arabian Gulf, ensuring that cargo boats do not need...
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