Back home in Sydney. Between catch-ups, looking for a new job and enjoying the burst of Spring weather, I've been filtering through the photos from the last 2 months. A big bulk of Shanghai, Beijing, Lhasa and Kathmandu is still … Continue reading
It's been a long time since I posted. Drove out of Lhasa on the 19th of July, saying a sad goodbye to our little base in Lhasa. Lhasa felt like home after 11 days of wandering through back streets, exploring shops, … Continue reading
It was hard to say bye to Lhasa. We'd been wandering the streets around the Jhokang Temple and Bharkor street for over 10 days. Our last afternoon was spent doing another kora, walking around the Jhokang Temple with the … Continue reading
Amongst all the relics in the Beijing National Museum, these are the ones that stand out for me. I wasn't able to go through the entire museum, I admit. I spent nearly 3 hours there and it still wasn't enough…. … Continue reading
In China, there’s an abundance of the swastika symbol. I think this presents a great opportunity to really delve into the history of this symbol, as it has only been tainted by nut-bags in the last 100 … Continue reading
The world's largest palace complex, "Gu Gong" (in Chinese) was started in 1407 and was completed 12 years later. It covers 74 hectares, surrounded by a moat, a 10-metre high wall, and consists of over 8700 rooms. It is like the biggest … Continue reading
Tibet. Blessed to be here. Very grateful to be in such a beautiful place, and to have time with someone I love. Staying in a fantastic hotel, with a knowledgable guide; it can't get much better than this to … Continue reading
After months of planning, visa approval and then another special permit to visit Tibet, we’re finally here. Lasa – Beijing Xi train T27. Lhasa to Beijing West train. The train journey from Beijing to Lhasa took 44 hours. It was … Continue reading
Imagine a place where a fast-train travels at 300+ km/hr and takes you from the airport to the main metro stations in 7 minutes. A city where over 2 million people (or more?) a day travel on the subway and trains arrive … Continue reading
Smack bang in the middle of bustling Shanghai, next to a shopping centre, under skycrapers and above a metro station is Jing'an Temple. It's a weird spot for a temple, but hey, we decided to scope it out. It's easy … Continue reading