The majority of people who visit Uzbekistan probably have Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva on their minds when they plan a trip to this country. Understandably so, given the sheer number of impressive centuries-old mosques, madrasahs (Islamic educational institutions), bazaars, city walls, and ruins each of […]
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Cholon: Saigon’s Eclectic Chinatown
The Year of the Wood Snake is just around the corner, and ethnic Chinese communities across the globe are gearing up for the festive season. Families gather, people travel long distances to be reunited with their loved ones, even many shops, factories, and offices are […]
