When I calculated how long it had been since I lived in Kaunas I couldn’t believe it was 29 years and I first visited on my way to the Siberian expedition some time before. At that time it was a pretty difficult place to live. There were only 6 foreigners in the4 city and we… Read More »
Why isn’t Sibiu on the travel map? It was a huge surprise when I got here that it was so beautiful. I thought nothing could top Brasov but this is at least 50% nicer. The old town is large and pedestrianised, organised, clean and lined with pavement cafes and restaurants. Like Brasov though, it’s too… Read More »
How can anyone adequately describe Kashgar, one of my favourite and without doubt one the most magical places I have ever been to. I missed the Sunday livestock market this time but just to be in Kashgar and walk around the old town, smell the smoke from the bar-b-q lamb street stalls, watch the artisans… Read More »
Nobody tells you how nice Kuqa old town is. Just like nobody tells you how nice Gansu is. And that’s fine because I guess if everyone knew, it would be swarming with Chinese. The inaccessible nature of XinJiang puts off most people, the security situation puts off the rest. But for those who want to… Read More »
I was looking for some bamboo for an art project and so I thought the flower and bird market was probably the best place to find bamboo. These markets are one of the historic joys of Shanghai. In Nanjing, the flower and bird market near FuZiMiao I think is far superior to anything Shanghai has… Read More »
Laoximen is a tremendous place, full of old lanes and fantastic communities its lanes full of little businesses like pavement barber shops, mending workshops, corner shops and fruit and veg markets which line the main street. Here fish flap about and struggle to breathe in the shallow water of the washing up bowl they’re held… Read More »