Category Archives: China

So We’re Back in Macau

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

For one reason and one reason only – Franco Dragone’s spectacular water-based show staged in an almost circular theater they call “theater-in-the-round”. As we entered, we were instantly drawn to the magnificent center stage where the acrobatic stunts, beautiful lighting and … Continue reading →

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Tian Zi Fang: The Hippest Neighborhood of Shanghai

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

“It is amazing on the 2F” it says on the door.   We walked in and were greeted with nothing but stocks of coffee and a stairway. We walked up and the steep flight led to an amazing albeit crowded 2F … Continue reading →

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Shanghai Express

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

Credits: Papers by Moninda’s Sea Memory papers; Template by J Sprague’s Digi in Deep Cre8 No. 1 Template.   It really was – spent mostly in a conference hall.  But no matter how work related my trips are I’ll manage … Continue reading →

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Temple of Heaven

Posted on November 20, 2010 by

“The Temple of Heaven is a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design which simply and graphically illustrates a cosmogony of great importance for the evolution of one of the world’s great civilization.” – UNESCO World Heritage. Inscribed as a UNESCO … Continue reading →

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Beijing Good Eats

Posted on November 16, 2010 by

I love Chinese food.  I think I blogged about it once before but I will say it again… I love Chinese food.  What excited me no end about visiting China was the opportunity to have real authentic Chinese food.  And … Continue reading →

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Xiao Long Bao: Dumpling of all Dumplings

Posted on November 12, 2010 by

Credits:  Quickpage by Joanne aka 2girlsand poodle from the You Are Awesome Kit.  Alpha by Scrapmatters.com Life Little Surprises kit. If you haven’t heard of Xiao Long Bao, it’s about time that you do.  You absolutely must try this at … Continue reading →

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Bird’s Nest

Posted on November 7, 2010 by

I was glued to the set on August 8, 2008 as I watched in awe of the spectacle that Beijing presented to the thousands of spectators that streamed through the gates of the National Stadium and to millions of others … Continue reading →

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Beijing Acrobats

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

Credits:  LivE S4S Stitched Page Overlay, TW Lesson 2 paper, Laurie’s Ornament, KPertiet Storyboard Negatives. China’s acrobatics are world-renowned and deservedly popular among Beijing’s visitors.  Young students that demonstrate extreme flexibility, dexterity and balance that boggle the mind perform today’s … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of Beijing’s Ancient Neighborhoods

Posted on October 19, 2010 by

A hutong is an architecture and structure unique to Beijing and visiting one of this (either by walking or a rickshaw) is one of Beijing’s attractions especially to people wanting to know more about its history.  Going around a hutong … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Ancient China

Posted on October 14, 2010 by

Credits: Although the Tian An Men (Men meaning gate) Gate was built in 1417 during the Ming Dynasty to compliment the Forbidden City, what first came to mind as I was walking through the humungous complex was the 1989 protest … Continue reading →

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