Category Archives: Social Media & Photography

Book Covers – How Important Are They?

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Junying Kirk

Don’t judge a book by its cover. I am not sure which wise man or woman first made that statement, but how many of us DO judge a book by its cover? To be honest, it was not a question … Continue reading →

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Guangzhou, a City of Flowers and Fabulous Food 花城广州

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Junying Kirk

Have you ever visited this wonderful Chinese city in the south, known as the ‘Flower City’? Don’t worry if you have not, or your knowledge about China is limited to Beijing and Shanghai. By the end of this post, you … Continue reading →

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Pictorial Memories of Paris

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Junying Kirk

“Junying, I need a holiday,” John was making a statement, not a request. “The interminable British winter is really getting me down. Let’s go somewhere nice and warm.” He looked up from his PC, waiting for the Expedia website to … Continue reading →

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Top Books to Take to a Desert Island – My Check-List

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Junying Kirk

As an eternal book lover, an Indie author, and a keen world traveller, I’ve found a lot of things, books and otherwise, that inspire me on a daily basis. Without inspiration, life would have been exceedingly boring and mundane, perhaps … Continue reading →

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The Most Precious Gift

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Junying

“What do you think is the most precious gift that I could give you?” I asked my mother the night before I left Chengdu, during my most recent visit to China. She paused for a long moment, glancing at me … Continue reading →

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My First TV Appearance on Guangdong English Programme Facetime

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Junying Kirk

In a beautifully sunny day in the summer of 2012, which seemed a long time ago yet only months away, I welcomed a small TV crew to my suburban home in Sutton Coldfield. They have travelled 6000 miles, all the … Continue reading →

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