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Here is where I record my thoughts and experiences, most of which are from my time abroad and travels. Where I share and exchange insights on off-the-beaten-path destinations and translated literature. Where I discuss photography and societal observations.
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Just as the bad things in life shall pass, so do the good stuff. Life is too short to be fussing about things that do not matter.

Reflections from an overnight train ride from Hong Kong to Shanghai and a high-speed rail journey along China’s eastern territory

Suzhou is renowned for its historic classical Chinese gardens, of which less than 60 remain today. We sought out two of the city’s most famous gardens and a couple lesser known ones to see if Suzhou’s reputation as a paradise on earth holds true.
