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In China, being prepared isn’t always enough

I consider myself a veteran when it comes to backpacking in China. I’ve spent the last four years doing it and it’s taken me all over the country. I think I’ve pretty much seen it all, smelled it all and experienced it all. Needless to say, n... ...full story at Lost Laowai

from Lost Laowai on Wed, Sep 05 2007

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