Tag Archives: Europe

How Good Are Your English Translations? Hilarious English Signs Around the World

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Junying Kirk

During all our travels in different countries, we  have come across some very interesting signs for English speakers, translated by bilinguals, not Google translator, presumably – sometimes they are so inaccurate but at the same time hilariously funny that they … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam (1) – Buzzing City of Red Lights, Bicycles, Boats, Tulips, Windmills and Wooden Clogs

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Junying Kirk

On returning from our recent short break in one of  the top European cities, as is usual after my travels, I was inspired to pen a blog, or two, in this case. The reason is simple – I fell in … Continue reading →

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Year of the Dragon Special: Celebrating Chinese New Year with Classical Pianist Di Xiao

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Junying Kirk

A few years ago at an event hosted at the ICC by BBC presenters which gave awards to innovative companies and individuals in the West Midlands, I saw and heard Di Xiao playing piano for the first time. I was … Continue reading →

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Oslo, a First-Class Metropolis or the World’s Most Expensive City?

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Junying Kirk

Since it’s the holiday season, I thought I’d take you for a picture tour of another amazing Northern European city. Oslo is our destination today. A couple of years ago, to celebrate our wedding anniversary, we flew to Norway for … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Round: The Battle of the Bikes

Posted on December 27, 2011 by John Kirk

When I first visited Beijing in 1994 it was minus 20C. The sky was an incredible azure colour, the wind blasted in from the Gobi Desert and the streets were filled with bicycles. I had never seen so many bicycles … Continue reading →

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Author Dialogue 2: Meeting Magical “School of the Ages” Series Creator Matt Posner

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Junying Kirk

Matt, welcome to my world.   Thank you, Multicultural Icon. I’d love to find out more about your writing and what drove you to create your series. Here is Matt’s brief bio:  I’m from Miami, Florida originally, married to Julie … Continue reading →

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