Unfamiliar territory
Venturing into new territories – the sprawling hutongs of Beijing and the dreary country of ill health.
Brompton perambulations
A few months ago I bought a new bicycle. The classy British Brompton had long been on my list of dream bicycles. One that allows me to travel in a …
Holiday in Heyang
In November 2021 I handed over the lease of the house I lovingly restored and happily lived in for a year in Heyang to my friend Chang. I didn’t know …
Return to China
I’m writing this on a quiet and cold Sunday in the warm Amsterdam house of a friend. I have to eat my words from the last blog post – the …
Why Bulgaria!?
The answer to a question that I have received many times before and after my return to Europe to settle in a new country – why Bulgaria?
Happy old year – it’s a wrap
Sharing videos of the PechaKucha Nights in Dali from last year – and looking ahead to a new year.
Snapshot: PechaKucha Night Dali 2 – Architecture with Intention
PechaKucha Night Dali 2 – Architecture with Intention happened last weekend, at September Bar in Dali Old Town. I was hoping we could do it outside in the courtyard with …
Dali PechaKucha Night II – Architecture with Intention 建筑想什么
PechaKucha Night Dali II – Architecture with intention. Join us for a night with inspiring speakers from across the globe who will share their inspiration.
Rituals and residence
A deeply personal post – about processing my impending departure from China on an emotional, philosophical, creative and even spiritual level.
Down to the countryside
This week I have been busy preparing for the upcoming PechaKucha Night – briefing speakers, preparing poster design, solving some issues concerning the venue. Next week I will launch promotion, …