“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” – Lao Tzu I was supposed to have few hours transit at Shanghai, coming from Beijing going back to Phuket/Singapore. However, few days prior to my flight they moved my schedule, and left me with 17hours in Shanghai! >.< I thought … Continue reading
Category Archives: China
Beijing: Great Wall, Great Soul
“Great souls have wills, feeble ones have only wishes.” – Chinese Proverb Great Wall of China is one of the places on my travel bucketlist, but I always put it aside from my holiday choices when I was still living in Singapore, I thought it’s just nearby I can just visit it some other time … Continue reading
Macau: Knowing When To Quit
“If you must play, decide upon three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time.” – Chinese Proverb I wonder how many Chinese gamblers believe on their own proverb, because to date, Macau generates more revenue from gambling in the world and 7 times more than in Las … Continue reading
Hongkong: A Life-Changing Kick
“All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me. You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” – Walt Disney Hongkong is the very first “Chinese” city I’ve visited way back 2007, … Continue reading