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.
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Friday Photos
Buddha’s Giant Feet at Wat Pho in Bangkok
Some sights are awe inspiring. And standing in admiration of the reclining Buddha at Bangkok’s Wat Pho is an experience worth seeing.
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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.
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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.
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What Do Androids in Taipei Dream of?
โThe electric things have their life too. Paltry as those lives are.โ โ 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
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Staring at the Lion’s Feet in Shanghai
โSometimes we don’t even realize what we really care about, because we get so distracted by the symbols.โ โ 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
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Overlooking San Marco Square
“There is something so different inย Venice from any other place inย the world, that you leave atย once all accustomed habits andย everyday sights to enter anย 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
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Lessons from Utility Workers in Vietnam
Learning lessons from the chaos of utility wires in Saigon, Vietnam.
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Beer in a Chinese Park
Li Bai’s poetry sums up a sight in the park in Zhaoqing, China. A giant lone can of Pabst Blue Ribbon stands in a dry fountain.
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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.
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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.
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Out of Seoul
Long conversationsย beside blooming irises โย joys of life on the roadย -Bashล 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, Cambodia
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.
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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
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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 ๅ่ง (zร ijiร n) to my home