Tag China

Have visited China twice now (2010 and 2014) but there is so much more to discover. I’ll be back.

Clothing Market

Just down the road from Kate’s there’s a big shopping market. Over several floors they sell everything you could possibly imagine from clothing to electronics. Outside the market there are … Read the rest “Clothing Market”

One More Stop

As I arrived at the town of Songzhou – the home of a village of 2,000 practising artists – I wondered to myself, “what if I go one stop further?”. … Read the rest “One More Stop”

The ceiling of the legislature at Stockholm Town Hall, Stadshuset, with the blue depicting sky, and the idea that ideas/decisions would be shared directly with the cityfolk.

Palaces and Bathhouses

As I headed through the crowds, I did so with determination. On Tuesday, as I attempted to visit the Forbidden City, it all became too much for me, as I … Read the rest “Palaces and Bathhouses”

Beijing Gallery Day

The restaurant where we had dinner tonight had the BEST FOOD, but also the FUNNIEST MENU. As they made literal translations from the Chinese, the restaurant menu contained English language … Read the rest “Beijing Gallery Day”

Beijing – City of Contrasts

My first proper day in Beijing has been a day of contrasts. There have been some things I’ve loved and some things I’ve loathed. Mostly though I’ve loved my first … Read the rest “Beijing – City of Contrasts”

The Flight to Beijing

What are the chances of an aircraft having not one, but two flat tyres? Not ours. The one hemming us in at Sydney Airport this morning. When our captain (who … Read the rest “The Flight to Beijing”