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Setting off from Hong Kong in Aug 1992, 2 days after turning 22, I traveled China, Mongolia, Russia, Scandinavia, the Baltics, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, returning to Hong Kong in July 1993. Apart from Athens/Cairo, I never set foot on an airplane during this year-long walkabout. Before the days of digital cameras, internet, and mobile phones, this solo adventure was as much a discovery of myself as it was about these 31 countries. Many of them, like me, have long since changed.

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February 7, 1993

This city has a heavy communist air about it. A monolithic Stalinesque building dominates the skyline, and there are 'patriot' monuments all over town. The old town is most lovely. Completely restored following massive devestation during the war. I hit a few museums. They are all politically charged (ie. with a soviet spin), although the now non-communist government has begun to change some of the placards.