As one travelled along the Silk Road, one must admire the Great Wall. Along this Great Wall, stood the Jia Yu Pass (嘉峪關). The pass was a key waypoint of the ancient Silk Road….Jia Yu Pass is the first frontier fortress at the west end of the Ming dynasty Great Wall, near the city of Jiayuguan in Gansu province. Along… Continue reading Silk Road: Jia Yu Pass (Great Wall)
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Happy Second Anniversary
Has been two years now? I began writing on WordPress as a writer for another company, but time went by, I decided to start my own blog as another creative outlet for myself. As another Facebook admin job can to an end after five years, this was naturally the next step to take. Blogging seemed… Continue reading Happy Second Anniversary
Netflix Series: Reality Z
Image Courtesy of Wikipedia This series was thé Brazilian adaptation of the British series “Dead Set“. The story began at the local television station where the infamous reality show “Olympus” was filming. This group of contestants dressed as gods and goddesses living in a locked and self-sufficient part of the station. They had food, electricity… Continue reading Netflix Series: Reality Z
Silk Road: Mongolian Yurt
One of the most interesting experiences of my Silk Road trip was visiting a Mongolian yurt. A traditional yurt (from the Turkic languages) or ger(Mongolian) is a portable, round tent covered with skins or felt and used as a dwelling by several distinct nomadic groups in the steppes of Central Asia. The structure consists of an angled assembly or… Continue reading Silk Road: Mongolian Yurt
The Silk Road: Longmen Grottoes
On my trip along the Silk Road, we stopped by the Longmen Grottoes. This was a UNESCO World Heritage Site. “In 2000 the site was inscribed upon the UNESCOWorld Heritage List as “an outstanding manifestation of human artistic creativity,” for its perfection of an art form, and for its encapsulation of the cultural sophistication of Tang China.“—-… Continue reading The Silk Road: Longmen Grottoes
Art Inspiration: Moon Cake
Happy Mid-autumn Festival! The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a traditional festival celebrated by Chinese and other people including in the “Sinosphere.”Wikipedia One of the most popular foods that I always eat is the moon cake. When I was growing up, there weren’t many flavours, fillings or choices. It… Continue reading Art Inspiration: Moon Cake
Netflix Series: Ju On (Origins)
Image Courtesy of IMDb A house that was plagued with paranormal activity was the obsession of a reporter. A vengeful mother, creepy son and a cat….. This series told the background story about the original Ju On movie, which was also know as the Grudge. Image From Wikipedia (First movie 2000) Each episode was about… Continue reading Netflix Series: Ju On (Origins)
Book Review: A Glimpse Behind The Portal Novella (Night Escape)
Image Courtesy of http://machellehanleigh.com This novella was the prequel to the Inhabitants at the Center of the Universe books by Machelle Hanleigh. You can download this novella for free here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/eh4e8vqmib Summary Young Kailey was sent to Earth through a portal by her mother, far away from her cruel father and twin sister. Her mother… Continue reading Book Review: A Glimpse Behind The Portal Novella (Night Escape)
Netflix Movie: Enola Holmes
“Enola Holmes is a 2020 American mystery filmbased on the first book in the series of the same name by Nancy Springer. The film, which centers upon the teenage sister of an already-famous Sherlock Holmes, is directed by Harry Bradbeer, from a screenplay by Jack Thorne. Millie Bobby Brown stars as the title character, while also serving as a producer on the film. Henry Cavill, Sam Claflin, Adeel Akhtar, Fiona Shaw, Frances… Continue reading Netflix Movie: Enola Holmes
Art Inspiration: Autumn Feelings
Wellington boots, apple harvest, blooming sunflowers and pumpkin patches are the best aspects of autumn! How are you celebrating this warm season? My Pencil Drawings Follow Chocoviv’s Lifestyle Blog on WordPress.com
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