Monthly Archives: July 2011

Guilin & Yangshuo, Top Destinations 桂林，阳朔 – China Tours (2)

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Junying Kirk

As promised, I’m continuing my mini-guided tours of China, and this week I’m taking you to two of the best known beauty spots in China, the scenic Guilin and Yangsuo, situated on the bank of the River Li. You’ll not … Continue reading →

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Amy Winehouse is Dead. Why?

Posted on July 23, 2011 by John Kirk

Another pop star dies young. In the 60s that was nothing out of the ordinary. In the caring, sharing 21st century it is a tragedy. Today’s death of blues singer Amy Winehouse, aged 27, has hit the news and Twittersphere, … Continue reading →

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Fenghuang Ancient Town (凤凰古镇) – China Tours (1)

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Junying Kirk

  As promised, today I begin my travel log series with our trip to one of the most well-preserved ancient towns in Central China, Fenghuang, aka Phoenix, in Hunan Province, during one of our most memorable trips in May 2008. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: First Excellence: Fa-ling’s Map

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Junying Kirk

As a writer I love books, and as a reader I love books even more. Not a day goes by when I don’t read something, anything. While I have read books which had a promising start but then quickly descend … Continue reading →

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Seafood Extravaganza

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Junying Kirk

Nobody can fail to notice the massive, satisfied smile on my face on this picture and what was going to happen next. Did my bliss have anything to do with the delightful seafood in front of me? The answer is … Continue reading →

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