(inspired by Vík, Iceland-- May 2018) Fire and Ice Sand, black as night, is off-set by a jet of air streaking the ashen sky. A roar of wind claps startles the waves, swelling, crashing white anger against the charcoal shore. I take matter in my hands and crush, crumble like fine graphite to feel volcanic … Continue reading Fire and Ice (poem)
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Wheat fields in Auvers-sur-Oise (July 2019). Situated some 27 kilometres (17 miles) northwest of Paris, the small town of Auvers-sur-Oise has a rich history of artists who have lived and painted there. It is most-synonymous with that of Vincent van Gogh, who spent the last few months of his life residing in town, and tourists … Continue reading Destination: Auvers-sur-Oise, France
Suzhou (苏州) was the final destination during our visit to China in 2011. It's situated about an hour's drive (100 kilometres) northwest of Shanghai, and it's home to a culturally-aesthetic center, with centuries-old canals, gardens, and pagodas that have become major tourist attractions over the years. Due to its waterfront layout, Suzhou has been dubbed … Continue reading Destination: Suzhou, China
Wuzhen (烏鎮) is a quaint, historic town situated about an hour's drive (80 kilometres) from Hangzhou. It lies within the triangle of Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Suzhou, which are the three largest cities in central-east China and are the most-popular places to check out, given that each point is no more than a two-hour's drive from … Continue reading Destination: Wuzhen, China
Translated as "Yellow Mountain," Huangshan is a notable highlight of the southern Anhui province of China. Millions of tourists flock to the region every year to hike its uniquely-shaped mountains and to take in the sublime views from the top. Even for the least-adventurous out there, they would have a hard time refusing to give … Continue reading Destination: Huangshan, China (Part 2)
