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Hong Kong, Cantonese Food and Facebook Friends – One China, Two Systems

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Junying Kirk

After a terrible long journey from Birmingham to Dubai and delays which made my 12-hour outbound flight time double, Hong Kong proved a huge relief and welcome change. My frustration and deprivation of sleep didn’t stop me from being instantly impressed … Continue reading →

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Malaysian Marvels – Kuala Lumpur & Langkawi

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Junying Kirk

What comes to your mind when you think of Malaysia, this tropical country situated in South East Asia? If you have never been, you might have seen The Petronas Twin Towers from the film Entrapment starring your screen idol Sean … Continue reading →

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A Tall Tree Cut Down in His Prime – A Father’s Tribute

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Junying

Written By Mr ZHANG Zhong Jin, Translated by Dr Junying Kirk Xuan Wei, my son. Today we are holding a Farewell and Memorial Service for you at Birmingham City University. It was an ordinary early evening, a usual shopping trip, … Continue reading →

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Palawan’s Feasts: Fit for the gods

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Blogger

by Josephine Litonjua If there was one thing that would beat the view and the beautiful beaches of Palawan, it would be the food—seafood in particular. Being a seafood lover, Palawan certainly has become heaven for me. Beautiful bodies of water … Continue reading →

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Dragon’s Feast: Sichuan Cuisine – Fiery Chongqing HotPot 重庆火锅

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Junying Kirk

To continue the theme of celebrating Chinese New Year, today I’m giving my worldwide readers a very special treat. I’m taking you all the way to my hometown in China, Chongqing, one of the biggest cities situated in the Southwest … Continue reading →

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Lisa M Stull: A Thirty-Something Girl

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Junying Kirk

Just over a week ago as 2011 came to an end after an eventful 12 months, I turned the last page of Lisa M Stull’s debut novel, A Thirty-Something Girl. Following the novel’s protagonist Hope, I went through her emotional … Continue reading →

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