Losing Hong Kong
Hong Kong was never my home, but it was there when I needed it. Amid the congestion of Kowloon and Central, I felt at ease. It was an escape.
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The Art of Packing for Travel
It’s not always easy packing for a trip, especially if it’s a long one. Here are some of the essentials I pack to ensure I have what I need.
Things I Won’t Miss About Taipei
I’ve already made my list of things that I’ll miss about Taipei after I depart, so it was only fair to create another list of things I won’t miss.
What I’ll Miss About Taipei
As I prepare to move away from the city I’ve called temporary home for almost three years, I think of the things that I’ll miss about Taipei.
Authenticity and Travel Photography
Travel photography is an art form, and we take more photos than we need. We then over-edit those photos. Can we have authenticity in travel photography?
Experiencing Seoul for the Second Time
There are few cities I desire to return to, but my return to Seoul reminded me how much there is to enjoy in this sprawling city.
The Attraction of Vietnam: Not Quite a Love Story
There’s something about Vietnam’s major cities, Hanoi and Saigon, that attract me. I had a love-hate relationship during my time in both.
The Wonders of Coffee and Travel
I love coffee. And there’s nothing better than combining coffee and travel–it’s the fuel that keeps the adventures going.
2016 Travel Review
My 2016 travel review. All the places I visited in the year and some of my thoughts on sightseeing and travel throughout 2016.
Is Taiwan Really the Top Expat Destination?
While the media has embraced Taiwan’s title as the top destination for expats, some have begun to question its validity. Is Taiwan a haven for expats?
The Cost of Being an Expat
This year’s most expensive city for expats is Hong Kong, but is it really that expensive? What is the real cost of being an expat in various cities?
A Different Expat Experience
If I am not Ulysses, I am his dear, ruthless half brother. Strap me to the mast so I may endure night sirens -Yusef Komunyakaa, Latitudes This is not my first time being an expat. It is, however, my first being an expat for purely economic reasons. But should that change my overall expat experience, …
Home Cooking: Fish cakes
Cooking an expat meal of fish cakes. A healthy, easy, and tasty dinner for anyone.
Birthday Borobudur Sunrise
What ever became of my youth? I wanted to stop a stranger and ask. “It went into hiding,” said an old woman Who’d read my mind. “Swimming with sharks,” a drunk concurred – Charles Simic, from The Stray There wasn’t much time to prepare. I had a long overnight layover in Kuala Lumpur on my …
Brief Break in Kaohsiung
In need of a break from the office-working expat life in Taipei, I headed to Kaohsiung for the first time to meet my friend for a weekend.