Dog Days of Beer
Celebrating fostering a dog with some tasty beers, including Smuttynose Really Old Brown Dog, Bruery Autumn Maple, and Great Divide Espresso Oak Aged Yeti.
Hiding Beneath the Clouds
After contemplating my fortune when it comes to atmospheric elements and scenic photography, I remembered my first trip to Hong Kong. The weather was absolutely miserable. It was late May and the humidity was unbearable. Being my first time in Hong Kong, my uncle decided he should show me around a bit. We ducked into
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Seeking the Sky
Every now and then I get depressed viewing other people’s photos of China because they always seem to have beautiful skies surrounding tourist destinations.
Counting Blessings
On my second major holiday journey during my time in China, I traveled to northern Sichuan Province to visit Jiuzhaigou National Park. This was the only time I visited a Tibetan region of China as it was (and still is) rather difficult for foreigners to access the province of Tibet. I stayed in Shuzheng village
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Eating Through Halifax
A taste of Halifax, Canada, with stops at Economy Shoe Shop, Maxwell’s Plum, and Boneheads BBQ for crab cakes, a pulled pork sandwich, and mussels.
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Relaxing on a Chinese Lake
There’s a lot of beauty around China, and the scenery around Dinghu in Zhaoqing represents some of what the country has to offer travelers.
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On Cultural and Religious Sensitivity
Travel — mostly in Thailand, Malaysia, and China — has taught me about religions and cultures and how to be more respectful.
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I Left China Before It Was Cool to Leave
Over the last couple weeks, blog posts have proclaimed, “I’m leaving China,” mostly from long-term expats. I left China well before this exodus trend.
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Product Review: Mavea Water Filter
A review of the Mavea water filter, which I received at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic, and a comparison with the Brita water filter.
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Carrying the Torch
On my trips through Macau, I often found new sights. Usually such sights were new casinos under construction or the discovery of an alley filled with restaurants and shops (I preferred to find the hidden gems). Of course, sometimes I arrived just before or after an event. Usually the events coincided with public holidays that
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Customs of Canada
An adventure and the differences passing through customs and immigration between Halifax, Canada, and Newark, New Jersey.
In the Summer Streets
August 4th marked the beginning of New York City’s summer streets. Every Saturday during August, the city closes the streets between Foley Square by the Brooklyn Bridge and Park Ave. and 72nd St., which runs right into Central Park. Last year was my first time taking part in the ride, just shortly after purchasing my
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Peaceful (?) Contemplation
Sometimes signs in foreign countries can be confusing. In China, it was mostly the Chinglish that made signs confusing, sometimes hilarious. In other cases, it was placement of signs that baffled the mind. After visiting the Thai and Burmese Buddhist temples down the street in Penang, Malaysia, I came across a meditation center that was
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From Farm to Halifax
My Airbnb hosts in Halifax took me to the farmer’s market — showing me the way to some wonderful coffee and a beautiful rooftop view.
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Forbidden Olympics
When I visited Beijing in the couple years before the Olympics, I didn’t see any of the venues for the games. At that time I didn’t even know where in the city they were located. I stuck with the tourist destinations that included the Forbidden City. Unfortunately, it was difficult to see the Forbidden City.
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