Mothership of Bicycles

 Bicycles were synonymous with China (and the rest of the Confucious-influenced Southeast Asian countries) for generations. With cities flattened out and bursting at the seams, it is still undoubtedly the most convenient mode of transport for so many commuters today. Of course, the surging number of motor vehicles far surpass these traditional two-wheelers today, but for …

Migratory birds and me.

Last Sunday Vincent and I had the luxury of dining al fresco under a clear night at a beautiful Italian district in the city. Over pretzel and beer, we suddenly witnessed above us – a flock of beautiful, white cranes floating by. This wasn’t the first flock I’ve seen this autumn – and it certainly …