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China via Fodor’s, circa 1979
Now that the Olympics are over, and we in Beijing have nothing to talk about, it’s worth taking a look at how China was perceived through American eyes back in the day. Recently, I was given a copy of...
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I have just discovered the Travel Film Archive, a collection of travel footage from 1900 to 1970 available on YouTube. If you’re a fan of old newsreels, you’ll probably love this. Complete with...
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walking the legation quarter
Earlier this week, I decided to take a walk from the Beijing by Foot series. (One of my goals, before I leave Beijing, is to go through all 40 of the walks. They are like doing a giant treasure hunt.)...
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beijing in vintage postcards from images of asia
Street cleaners wash down a city street in old Beijing. Chinese Lunch Counter on the Streets of Beijing Chinese Water Carrier The Images of Asia stock image website combines two of my favorite...
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