Rooftop View in Taipei
The view from a rooftop in Taipei can be wonderful when the weather is clear, and I was fortunate enough to get treated to such a view.
Friday Photos
Buddha’s Giant Feet at Wat Pho
Some sights are awe inspiring. And standing in admiration of the reclining Buddha at Bangkok’s Wat Pho is an experience worth seeing.
Calm Lake at Banteay Srei, Cambodia
On my second day in Siem Reap, I stopped at a lake outside Banteay Srei to enjoy the calm hidden from the large groups of tourists at Angkor Wat.
Dusk on the Canals of Venice
Venice with its canals makes wanderers stop and take notice at all times of day. The majestic sights change with the light of each hour.
What Do Androids in Taipei Dream of?
“The electric things have their life too. Paltry as those lives are.” ― Philip K. Dick, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? On the final day of the Chinese New Year holiday, I headed to the main shopping area — ATT 4 Fun, which is the large mall that attracts locals and tourists with its …
Staring at the Lion’s Feet in Shanghai
“Sometimes we don’t even realize what we really care about, because we get so distracted by the symbols.” ― Tom Wolfe, The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test Back in 2006, just before my first Spring Festival celebration in China, I wandered the streets of Shanghai. My travel companion was busy most days with her friend, so …
Overlooking San Marco Square
“There is something so different in Venice from any other place in the world, that you leave at once all accustomed habits and everyday sights to enter an enchanted garden.” – Mary Shelley I wasn’t certain I wanted to pay to get in. Sure, the view should be pleasant, but is it really worth 8 euros? Everything else in Venice …
Lessons from Utility Workers in Vietnam
I know that things are getting tougher When you can’t get the top off from the bottom of the barrel. –Operation Ivy, Knowledge Sometimes it’s difficult to figure out where to go and what to do. I’ve been struggling with where to take my career–the dearth of quality jobs available in places I’d feel comfortable …
Beer in the Park
“While we were sober, three shared the fun; Now we are drunk, each goes his way. May we long share our odd, inanimate feast, And meet at last on the Cloudy River of the sky.” -Li Bai, Drinking Alone by Moonlight This week marks the 61st anniversary of the People’s Republic of China. The National …
Lessons from My Korean Temple Stay
Reflecting on the lessons I learned during my stay at Woljeongsa Temple in South Korea while traveling and searching for a job.
Sunrise over Perugia
Near my apartment in Italy is a scenic overlook. It’s a great location to watch the sunrise over Perugia and the hills below.
Out of Seoul
Long conversations beside blooming irises – joys of life on the road -Bashō Today I depart Seoul after two months of living in a tiny apartment near Toppoki Street (and I’m not really a fan of eating toppoki; it’s not bad, but I just don’t like gluttonous rice cakes much). I’m heading to Italy for a while–I …
Touring Banteay Srei
Banteay Srei in the Angkor Wat complex is one of the most beautiful temples. This 10th century Cambodian temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
Where Do You Want to Live?
Twitter user @PekingMike reminded me of an interesting sign I saw back in 2007 in Tianjin, China. Back in 2011, he co-wrote an article for Bloomberg about a ridiculous real estate project in the city that was to be a replica of Manhattan. Like many real estate developments in China today, it’s mostly an empty …
Farewell, Taipei
Today is my final full day in Taiwan, which is unfortunately filled with a long workday. I don’t have much to pack, but I decided to get a head start for once (I’m convinced I’ve forgotten and/or lost something because my suitcase has extra space). Tomorrow afternoon I will say 再见 (zàijiàn) to my home …