Tag: Travel

  • Into the heart of greenness: Borneo

    Into the heart of greenness: Borneo

    Discovering not only a natural treasure-trove but also a trace of family history leading into the jungle of Borneo

  • Last night a mooncake saved my life

    Last night a mooncake saved my life

    Loaded up with mooncakes, I make my way from artistic endeavors by a clear lake to cycling (and singing) on a remote and muddy road in the jungle of central Yunnan and finally, Dali. Traveling through jungly mountains and ancient kingdoms, I finally arrive in the place that still feels like home.

  • Brompton perambulations

    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

    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 […]

  • Happy 2023

    Happy 2023

    A quick recap of 2022 and a look at what might be in store in 2023. It was a quiet year despite all the travel and ambitions.

  • Why Bulgaria!?

    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?

  • Balkan beats

    Balkan beats

    Finding my Balkan beat – building a rhythm of freelance work, travel and study.

  • Exercising freedom

    Exercising freedom

    On the road, pondering the unfairness of my privilege and freedom to travel while a war has started next door in Ukraine.

  • Happiness is a warm gaiwan

    Happiness is a warm gaiwan

    After returning from Amsterdam to Bulgaria with a nasty bout of Covid I discover why gong fu cha is still a great experience – even without taste or smell.

  • Happy new year

    Home visits me In October my parents visited China. They are around 70 and have never travelled outside of Europe, apart from a trip to Canada to visit relatives. So, […]

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