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Category: China

  • HK cab / SH cab

    First thing I noticed when I jumped into his cab in Hong Kong were his hands. He opened the door, and insisted on getting my luggage in the trunk. My things are not heavy, but, 4 bags, he brought the heaviest of the two into the trunk despite the fact I resisted and wanted to […]

  • With Grace Ma at Mr. Willis

    I get all warm and fuzzy when I see old colleagues, when I found out Grace is in Shanghai I’m extra smitten since we haven’t seen each-other for 5 years now. Good friends over good meals makes a good night.

  • Together, we shall overcome.

  • VHILS HITS THE STREETS OF SHANGHAI

    Vhils in Shanghai, via woostercollective

  • 27 million dollars

    This bowl just sold for 27 million dollars. Now I just need to find some expensive rice to buy…

  • 回声乐团

    Your browser does not support the audio element. I was lucky to catch this band performing live in ZaJia on Saturday. The band’s name is called “Huisheng” or “echo” and amongst the drummers and guitarists, traditional and western instruments, something magical and exciting came out of this little crammed bar on saturday night.

  • Ah… Vics

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  • Atmosphere, Beijing

    Atmosphere bar is currently the tallest bar in Beijing. During the day though it serves as a nice enclave for tea and coffee. Properly named Atmosphere, you can look out to the massive city covered in thick smog. While you mope about the fact that you’re in a city that will shave about 10 years […]

  • January in Beijing

    Dear Beijing, please bring back the rain making rockets from 2008. And, yes, that’s the Sun in the sky

  • Temple Restaurant Beijing

    Had a chance to check out this brilliant restaurant near the forbidden city. Restauranteur Ignace Lecleir took a risk in a temple that nobody in the neighborhood cares about, and turned it into a cool place to hang out at.