Tag Archives: Travels

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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I don’t want no “photo time” – My trip to the other side of the world

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Blogger

by Franziska Bährle For me personally, I consider the money I spend on traveling to be one of the best investments I could make. I’m choosing the word “investment” on purpose. „Expense” wouldn’t quite fit in my opinion, as what you’re … Continue reading →

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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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Porto – River Douro, Port Wine, a Pretty Portuguese Gem

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Junying Kirk

“Where would you like to go to celebrate your half century?” I asked John, secretly hoping that he would suggest somewhere like New Zealand, or Iguazu Falls in South America, places I have longed to visit myself. “I’ve picked a … Continue reading →

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An Asian Lady in a Foreign Land

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Blogger

By Eden Baylee Junying has graciously given me space on her blog to talk about my latest book, Spring into Summer — a book of four erotic novellas. I’m thrilled to be on her site for several reasons. Firstly, like me, … 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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