Traveling in itself is an act of self-reliance. A solo holiday will push you to expand your horizon for new things and allow you to decide your own destinations and meet different people, characters, and personalities. That is the chemistry and the engaging element of solo holidays. Here, two female solo travellers tell their stories … Continue reading Meet the female solo travelers: “Travelling the world alone made me realise that great moments don’t last forever”
One day before Shanghai Lockdown: “It seems like New Year’s Eve for us”
Shanghai announced the city's lockdown on 28th March, which is concerned as the most extensive Coronavirus lockdown in China since 2020 due to the nation's Zero-Covid strategy. The lockdown takes two parts: The 1st lockdown covers the Pudong area in Shanghai from 28th March until 1st April; then Puxi, west of the river, will remain … Continue reading One day before Shanghai Lockdown: “It seems like New Year’s Eve for us”
“I am from Moscow. This is not a Russian but rather Putin’s War.”
The whole world is watching Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Some show sympathy, and some are quiet and aloof. Here, two Russians in America and the UK shared different perspectives of the war. After a few rejections to my enquiry towards Rusians’ to tell me their own opinion about the war, Daniel (not his real … Continue reading “I am from Moscow. This is not a Russian but rather Putin’s War.”
Paris two years on: Revising the fashion capital after lockdown
After the uncertainty of ever-changing travel bans to France, eventually, I made my trip to Paris, the world's fashion capital, in October 2021, even though I had to go through complicated procedures of Covid tests. I was in Paris for Men's Fashion Week in January 2020, before the Covid spread globally. Paris was a long-time-no-see … Continue reading Paris two years on: Revising the fashion capital after lockdown
Another Christmas Away from Home: ‘My Quarantine Diary in London’
Jess Chen, a Beijing-born engineer, has lived in the UK since 2005. Like many Londoners, living in the capital city means working hard and living an ordinary but happy life. In early December this year, Jess was tested positive for Omicron. Here, the 40-year-old tells her story of self-quarantine in London. Sajid Javid reduces COVID-19 … Continue reading Another Christmas Away from Home: ‘My Quarantine Diary in London’
“I want to bring out the richness of African botanical heritage to the world.”
- How to establish a skincare brand for coloured women Meet Ozohu Adoh, the founder of Epara, who creates skin-care products for women of colour. In November, I was invited to attend Ozohu Adoh, founder of skin-care line Epara's new product launch party in a members' club in London. Here, the Nigerian-born entrepreneur tells her … Continue reading “I want to bring out the richness of African botanical heritage to the world.”
Marine Tanguy: “Most people don’t realise that arts are related to them”
- Meet the Forbs under 30 Investing in art can be lucrative during booming times or non-profitable during seasons of recession. When art investors increase their wealth by buying art, “Focus not just on the art but also the artist”, says Marine Tanguy, CEO and Founder of MTArt Agency - the world's first agency for … Continue reading Marine Tanguy: “Most people don’t realise that arts are related to them”
‘I produce affordable cashmere coats with the same qualities as Max Mara’
Meet Sissi Xia, a UK-based independent fashion designer, founder of Tutussie Mid-priced designer brands are booming in the UK. As the pandemic shifted consumers' intentions from "buying experiences" to "buying things they need," mid-price designers and young independent brands were given a unique opportunity to flourish between the affordable and luxury brands. According to McKinsey, … Continue reading ‘I produce affordable cashmere coats with the same qualities as Max Mara’
‘Bittersweet Memories of My Mother: A North Korean Defector in London’
Large numbers of Korean began to settle in the UK in the 1980s, North Korean defectors have also sought asylum in England. Many of them forge new lives with hope and encouragement, but some of them lived on the margins of Britain, who were involved in drugs and alcohol addictions, and suffered from emotional wounds. … Continue reading ‘Bittersweet Memories of My Mother: A North Korean Defector in London’
“My hard work has paid off ” – How internet celebrities survive during Covid outbreaks in China
Jin, an internet celebrity I interviewed in 2018, tells her stories during the pandemic in China. Jin live-streams within her home studio in Beijing, 2021. In June 2018 I interviewed Jin, a multi-millionaire internet celebrity in China. 3 years later, Jin has moved from Shanghai to Beijing, bought her first property in her hometown, Chongqing, … Continue reading “My hard work has paid off ” – How internet celebrities survive during Covid outbreaks in China









