So, as I was sitting there, in this quite park, alongside the lake, for at least 3 hours, contemplating a beautiful sunset, couldn’t stop thinking. I decided it was time. Time to accept. Time to acknowledge. Time to write it down. Time to stop overthinking it and put literally pen to paper. Hello again guys!… Continue reading Traveling #Lifestyle – A lonely process?
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Why are you so afraid of China? Chinese myths (part I)
Hey guys, what’s up with you? So lately I have been thinking (like I do every day though). And I thought it was time to talk z bit more about this country I heard so much about before starting my great adventure. We all have heard about China, this communist (not to say worse things… Continue reading Why are you so afraid of China? Chinese myths (part I)
Down to Earth – Chinese Mythology (Part I)
Oh boy! Are the Chinese religion and mythology so complicated? Indeed it is! So I won’t pretend to be an expert here, neither an amateur historian. Still, guys, I would like to give you some interesting information about those amazing parks and temples filled with ancient religious acts and rituals through time. Welcome to the… Continue reading Down to Earth – Chinese Mythology (Part I)
Away from the city hustle & bustle – Gallery of a peaceful Dragon Pool
Hustle and bustle is your way of traveling? Noisy crowded places as well? Wrong place indeed! LongTan is quiet, peaceful and you can avoid the jostle of the big city here. Here below a great article on the Beijing-visitor website to learn more about it. also links to my two first publications about this amazing… Continue reading Away from the city hustle & bustle – Gallery of a peaceful Dragon Pool
A Dragon in the City Jungle – Beijing 北京 (part I)
Hi everyone. How is Spring going wherever you are? Hope it is as I have here: blue sky and warm sun heating things up around you! OK don’t leave… I’m kidding, I know some of you still go through winter but at least take a look at today’s post would you?! So, Spring. I dunno… Continue reading A Dragon in the City Jungle – Beijing 北京 (part I)
Winter Captures
Winter is almost gone in Beijing China!
Still, cold winds are blowing.
Still, temperature goes below zero at night.
However, days are longer, sun is shining and the pollution is sent away slowly as we head towards Spring.
Here is a few captures I did through several days :
- one snowy day (yes we only had one so far)
- night decorations for Christmas in the heart of the city
Grab a coat and let’s walk together in Beijing where you think pollution rules but actually the sun is the only king in this amazing historical kingdom.
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Haidian District
Haidian District
Haidian District
Haidian District
Haidian District
Haidian District
DongZhiMen – Raffel City
DongZhiMen – Raffel City
DongZhiMen – Raffel City
DongZhiMen – Raffel City
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DongZhiMen – Raffel City
DongZhiMen – Raffel City
DongZhiMen – Raffel City
DongZhiMen – Raffel City
DongZhiMen – Raffel City
DongZhiMen District
DongZhiMen – Raffel City
Winter is (still) here just a bit – Breaking the tradition!
Ha! The end of the year; Celebrations and festivities; The best period for companies to sell and advertise like we, the target, get bombed by promotion from everywhere; The nightmare for parents to find the right gift for their kids; The perfect dress or suit to buy before the biggest party of (the end of)… Continue reading Winter is (still) here just a bit – Breaking the tradition!
Nice to meet you! 很高兴认识你 – Expat Life (III)
Happy Chinese or “normal” New Year guys! Indeed, Chinese New Year is following the lunar calendar, we, on the other hand, follow the calendar set by our ancestors. So I had the pleasure to revisit the New Year’s Eve again. Although, this post won’t be about the NY but about the companion and people I… Continue reading Nice to meet you! 很高兴认识你 – Expat Life (III)
I stepped on History, Great walk on the Wall – Expat life (II)
Winter is OVER! Not coming before next year. Here, it’s the Spring Festival, and pollution is slowly blown away, birds are singing again. On this note, I want to talk to you about my first time… on the Wall! No giant here, no White Walkers or other Wargl, just History itself. Nature, sun, blue sky,… Continue reading I stepped on History, Great walk on the Wall – Expat life (II)
Travel into Writing 