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I am amazed how many countries come out of the Empire when it disitagrated. 

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I have seen black swans at Spade Oak Nature Reserve in Little Marlow, Buckinghamshire, UK. Check it here: http://ht.ly/nMflM 

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The black swan was originally introduced into the UK from Australia to brighten up wildfowl collections and there are only a few places in the UK where you can spot them. 

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Thank you Sonja! 

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It must have been a romantic setting. 

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We went for afternoon tea at the Langham Hotel in London and it was fantastic experience. I would highly reccommend to anyone! 

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Yes a bit Disney? 

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I went back to the Spade Oak Nature Reserve last week and guess what? My family of three black swans were there!!!! I havent seen them since august. The baby is grown up now. 

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Please to announce I saw my black swans again today. The only probelm tehre were two of them not three! :-(((

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Very good article, I only cruised on the Yangtze River in China and I am not sure I would love to spend my holiday on the ship. I need flexibility and freedom when traveling. 

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Flying in Style - That is what I miss. Nice entry and good photos! 

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The Trans Siberian Railway is on my looooong list and the tips from here are very helpful. 

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Overland by train from Moscow to Vladivostok then cross into North Korea.

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I am very jealous of your trip from  Beijing to Guilin on the high speed train! The only "high speed train " experience I have in China is on the Maglev train from the Airport to the city centre of Shanghai and that was magnificent! 

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I loved street food in Xian (spicy, grilled meat) where after midnight you can have a beer as well. :-)