The Chinese Zig-zag Bridge

01/08/2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

Travel trivia on the zig-zag bridge: a common feature in classical Chinese gardens based on the Zen principle of mindfulness.

Suzhou Museum – The Genius Of I.M.Pei

20/02/2012.Reading time 6 minutes.

A visit to Suzhuo Museum: I M Pei’s masterful fusion of contemporary design with his hometown’s vernacular aesthetic. A must do when in Suzhou, China.

Suzhou, China – The City Of The Earth

19/02/2012.Reading time 9 minutes.

Series of bridges along a canal in Suzhou, China

…By the name of Singui [Suzhou]is to be understood ‘the city of the earth’,as by that of Kinsai [Hangzhou],‘the city of heaven’ ~ The “Travels Of Marco Polo” At first glance Suzhou seems soulless. It is one of the largest manufacturing hubs in China with smoke belching chimneys and traffic choked streets. Its GDP growth […]

The Bridges Of Tongli

15/02/2012.Reading time 4 minutes.

To any one wondering why I have been switching countries: My posts are chronicles of my past journeys and I took a conscious decision to not stick to any particular order, to make for some variety. Posts (when I have written enough to overflow my front page :-)) can be viewed by destination from the drop down “Destinations” […]