The Huangpu River is a symbol of Shanghai. Geographically it divides the city into east and west, but its importance go beyond that. The river represents the contrast in modern day Shanghai: the old buildings from the beginning of the 20th century facing the giant highrises of the 21st, women washing clothes in these waters while luxury parties take place […]
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Talking about Phuket…
In the end of 2004 I was in Thailand working at a women’s soccer championship, the FIFA U-19 Women’s World Cup. Exactly one month later, the tsunami that devastated Southeast Asia heavily hit one of the competition’s venues: Phuket, a southern province. Phuket consists of the island of Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, and 32 other […]
Experiencing a Floating Market in Thailand
Visiting a floating market in Thailand was always at the top of my to do list in the country. In 2004 I had the chance to spend 1 month in Thailand, working in Bangkok. And when you look for things to do in Bangkok, Damnoen Saduak – a short drive away – should be on […]
