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A Modern Icon

March 06, 2013  •  Leave a Comment
Does not matter that its an overly shot to death subject, a picture of the Golden Gate Bridge always represents many photographers proudest possession...no brainer! It doesnt sing dance or talk. It just stands there in silence. But crossing it is more than you could ask for. Discussing about it is superfluous. Its just a hands down must see. Walk,...
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Beyond China

March 06, 2013  •  Leave a Comment
I spent about 15 days in Northern China in Nov 2012 and traveled from sunny dry windy Beijing to rainy damp Shanghai. Here are some of my observations: (1) China has changed. Capitalism has taken over China. Every city shouts prosperity, from glossy new skyscrapers to signs for European designer boutiques to luxury cars. To an outsider used to rea...
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China Day 15: A Little Bit of Shanghai

March 06, 2013  •  Leave a Comment
Walking in City God Temple Bazaar (Chenghuangmiao) is akin to walking a maze of small streets with both sides exemplified by the wooden carvings and patterns representative of a dynastic era. I'm sure most buildings have been renovated but from what I saw more culture has been retained in Shanghai. Its architecture is more intricate but less jarrin...
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China Day 14: Shanghai - Umbrellas in the Rain

February 24, 2013  •  Leave a Comment
It is not every day that you see blue skies over Shanghai. It had been raining almost incessantly in the past few weeks. The weather wasnt expected to clear anytime soon. So if you are planning a trip to Shanghai in Nov, do be prepared for the wet weather. I have recently been obsessed with anything involving umbrellas. The one thing I love abou...
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China Day 13: Hangzhou - Tea Wisdom

February 22, 2013  •  Leave a Comment
"Up above in heaven there's paradise and down on earth there're Suzhou and Hangzhou." West Lake (XiHu) is very famous in China, not just because of its amazing view but also because of a love story that has passed on for many generations in China, a beautiful chinese folk story. The story is called 'Legend of the White Snake'. Its about a young...
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