CHINA: Cool Beijing
There is no question that the new Beijing is cool: hip, trendy, artsy and chock full of amazing food (Pekingese is my favourite cuisine) I wrote about the most interesting […]
Category Archives: China
China, Poland & Cuba: Communist Relics
Like it or loath it, communism was a major feature of 20th century history. These days it feels as if communism is a thing of the past as we see all […]
Have you eaten yet – 吃饭了吗？(Short Story: CHINA)
This is the story of a stranger’s kindness to three distressed foreigners on Chinese New Year in Beijing. On this particular trip to China with some friends. J and I […]
Engrish – A Story in Pictures (ASIA)
You’d think that it would be on it’s way out in this day and age, but Engrish is still the Number One Faux Pas in Asia, leaving foreigners amused and […]
Three Jade Bangles. A Short Story (CHINA)
Three friends went to Beijing for Chinese New Year. One of them couldn’t wait to find exotic textiles and antiques at the markets; another dreamed of seeing the Forbidden City, […]
CHINA – The Best and Worst of Beijing (in my humble opinion)
Beijing as been a dream destination for mine for years – So exotic, so exciting… Former home of the Emperor and birthplace of Maoism, dumplings, spring rolls… My good friends […]
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