I spent the past week on a business trip in Venice: I attended the Connectathon 2017, a "connectivity marathon" for testing the interoperability of health information systems
. As I extended my stay by a day, I also had the chance to see a bit of the city. Continue reading Business Trip to Venice
Vienna Ugly
After several months, it was again time to explore my home town Vienna a bit. Today, I decided for a rather unconvential approach: the walk "Vienna Ugly" by space and place. Continue reading Vienna Ugly
Food in China
In fact, there is no typical Chinese food, simply because this country is so large (and thus so diverse) that the "typical" food varies quite a lot. However, I would like to present a few aspects of Chinese food in those regions of China that I visited. Continue reading Food in China
China for Dummies
On first glance, China is a very westernized, capitalistic country. Only gradually, you might experience a bit of a cultur shock (for example in a public toilet, when you suddenly face a Chinese on an open squat toilet). But I am getting ahead of myself – here are the peculiarities of China from the point of a view of a Westerner. Continue reading China for Dummies
China in 36 Pictures
Highlights of China
In October 2016, it was time to explore a region of which I did not know much about before: China. I spent three weeks there, exploring some of the most well-known sights of this country.
Hikeable Hong Kong
Hongkong is a true cultural melting pot: With its skyscrapers, it resembles an American city, and the doubledecker busses remind me of London. At the same time, the Chinese-Asian influence is very well noticable – and in the hinterland there are some great hiking opportunities. Continue reading Hikeable Hong Kong
Rice terraces as high as skyscrapers
Today, we hiked the Longji rice terraces. I expected a rather leisurely stroll through the rice fields, with some undulations – but that was maybe too naïve. Instead, we had to climb some more stairs. Continue reading Rice terraces as high as skyscrapers
The surreal mountains of Yangshuo
The karst hills of Yanshuo are indeed extraordinary – I have never seen anything like it. The numerous hills are dotting the landscape, in seemingly endless rows, one after the other. We have explored this region by bike and on some short hikes. Continue reading The surreal mountains of Yangshuo
The First Emperor’s Army
Today, we visited the Terracotta Army – a must-see on any trip through China. Continue reading The First Emperor’s Army