Dandong, China

Dandong, China

“The bridge, what’s left of it a well preserved and a popular tourist attraction, ends abruptly in a mass of twisted metal about half way across the river, a abundance of Chinese flags, piped revolutionary music and a huge screen looping Korea War footage there to accompany you as you peer the rest of the way into the curiosity that is North Korea, the world’s very last Stalinist dictatorship.”

Beijing, China (2017)

Beijing, China (2017)

“It’s people getting in my way, always in my fuckin’ way, as is their want; it’s their country, after all, and I’m the impostor. It’s barriers and mass crowd control. It’s a very visible police presence and people in officialdom… seemingly standing around doing absolutely nothing while actually policing subjugation and overseeing mass societal conformity…It’s basically the same as it always was, the ever-present push to modernise aside, on this my 7th visit to the capital of the world’s superpower wannabe…”

Humourous Signs, China

Humourous Signs, China

The meaning is rarely in doubt but the translation leaves a lot to be desired. A collection of humourous signs encountered on a recent trip to China.

China 2015

China 2015

Recapping a sixth visit to mainland China – including the capital Beijing & the two largest cities in the northeastern & northwestern extremes of the country, Harbin & Urumqi respectively – en route to pastures new in Kazakhstan & Central Asia.

Hohhot, China, to Ulan Bator, Mongolia (2012) || Riding The Rails

Hohhot, China, to Ulan Bator, Mongolia (2012) || Riding The Rails

It was deja vu all over again. Just like seven years ago, I eventually made it out of China and after two nights of riding the rails in a well-worn Mongolian train carriage I arrived earlier today, October 31 2012, in the Mongolian capital of Ulan Bator. It’s...
Beijing, China (2012)

Beijing, China (2012)

Beijing is the mammoth capital of China, the world’s most populous country, & has been, for much of the past eight centuries, the political, educational, and cultural centre of the country. The city is renowned for its opulent palaces, temples, gardens, tombs,...
Shanghai To Beijing, China || Riding The Rails

Shanghai To Beijing, China || Riding The Rails

The last time I travelled the 1,200+ kilometre distance between Shanghai & Beijing, China, was back in 2004 & I did so by the fastest possible train connection available at the time – a 15-hour overnight sleeper train. Now one can make the trip in 5 hours 30...
Shanghai, China (2012)

Shanghai, China (2012)

It might surprise a few to know that Shanghai is actually the largest city in China. It might also be fair to say that not a lot of people know a lot about the city – it’s one of those under-the-radar destinations, one that travellers don’t seem to give much...
Hong Kong, China (2012)

Hong Kong, China (2012)

Hong Kong, designated a SAR, or Special Administrative Region of China, is home to one of the world’s greatest & most photogenic cityscapes. I was looking forward to getting reacquainted with the world-famous HK light show & so a few nights ago – on my...
Friendship Highway, Tibet (Day 4)

Friendship Highway, Tibet (Day 4)

Friendship Highway Day 4An 800 km Scenic Route Traversing The Tibetan Plateau, a.k.a. The Roof of the World Day 4 || March 3, 2008 Location || Kathmandu, Nepal () Altitude || 1,337 metres (4,400 ft) Day 4 Hours Driving || 10 Day 4 Highs ||The Lalung La Pass & our...

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