Seeing up close the most emblematic festival of Japan
A while after going there with the PASM phootography meetup, I went back alone on Kowloon Peak… Difficult conditions Due to the quick changing weather conditions on the mountain, I got caught in a small rain shower on the mountain (not ideal for lightning danger, … Continue readingBack on suicide cliff!
Suicide cliff is one of the most researched topics for readers arriving on this blog. I do regularly edit this post as to give you more information on the conditions and the route to follow for the hike. Look at the slideshow for a visual … Continue readingThe Suicide Cliff in Hong Kong: a hike to die for!
Interesting example of cross-cultural influence when you come across a rendition of “La Vie en Rose” of Edith Piaf in a Hong Kong minibus.
The three smiths In Helsinki’s center, a famous landmark is the “three smiths” statue. A donation by a private foundation, this statue (called Kolmen sepän patsas in Finnish) was created by the sculptor Felix Nylund in 1932. Today, it has become one of the main … Continue readingThe three smiths statue
At night, in Mongkok’s walking street, a man walks past as shops are closing.
Despite the bad weather and intermittent showers, many Hongkongese were curious enough this Sunday, to take a walk past the HK Disneyland pier to get a better view of the sole Chinese aircraft carrier, the Liaoning. A photoshoot occasion With a good dose of propaganda … Continue readingThe Chinese carrier Liaoning visits Hong Kong
A recent trip was the occasion of dropping by the Finnish capital, Helsinki. Often unknown, even among Europeans, the other name for Helsinki is “the white city of the North”. The Finnish capital has a vibrant atmosphere and culture which impregnates the whole city. Helsinki, … Continue readingHelsinki: the white city of the North
A long silence finally broken After a long persisting silence, finally a study was carried out on the mistreatment of elephants in Thailand. While many tourists love to ride elephants as an attraction (the main place for this being the Elephant kraal in Ayutthaya), few … Continue readingThe plight of elephants in Thailand
A man taking a picture of the sunset on his smartphone with a Thai flag blowing in the wind. Nothing unusual, except that man is a Buddhist monk holding a smartphone when he should not be owning anything according to the precepts of Buddhism. A … Continue readingThailand today: a monk, a smartphone and a flag
Hong Kong has a worldwide reputation for being a semi tax heaven. This reputation hangs mainly on the concept of territoriality for taxes, which in turn gave birth to the very interesting concept of the “offshore status”. More can be learned (from a very technical … Continue readingThe influence of China on Hong Kong from an unexpected angle: taxation