Travelling Home Through Warlord China

I have written about the political unrest in China before, and how my great-grandparents often encountered different warlords, bandits and military forces during their time in China. In 1927, the situation was very serious, especially for foreigners. Olga and Nils thus decided to listen to the advice from the mission and start the journey back... Continue Reading →

The Mystery Man Amongst Us

This man is part of my family. He stands proudly in his place on the window seal, together with photos of my husband and kids. He is by far the most prominent-looking of them all. He is all dressed up in his finest gear. But who is he? My grandmother told me that he was... Continue Reading →

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