Reasons to Visit Taiwan
Huffington Post published an awful article (since removed) on why to visit Taiwan. Here’s what’s wrong with the article and what’s right in Taiwan.
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Huffington Post published an awful article (since removed) on why to visit Taiwan. Here’s what’s wrong with the article and what’s right in Taiwan.
Reasons to Visit Taiwan Read More »
In response to Yahoo’s How to Spot an American Abroad, here’s a sarcastic look at how to spot other nationalities while traveling.
Nationality Spotting Abroad Read More »
Travel poses many obstacles and dangers. Plenty of travelers have been scammed or pick-pocketed in every country. And then there are those of us who encounter colorful characters, some of whom like to handle wild snakes for amusement. All such stories are reminders that we need to be careful wherever we travel. Then there are dangers that
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Airpocalypse around Beijing reminded me about the air pollution when I lived in Shenzhen–the hazy days I saw there and even in Hong Kong.
Travel — mostly in Thailand, Malaysia, and China — has taught me about religions and cultures and how to be more respectful.
On Cultural and Religious Sensitivity Read More »
Listening to NPR’s This American Life featuring Americans in China reminded me that my China experience was different in some ways.
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I walk a lot when I travel. It’s a great way to get to know a city. But I don’t walk as much as Jean Béliveau who spent 11 years walking across the earth.
How Many Steps to Travel? Read More »
Ever wonder what wine would pair well with Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon? No, I’m not talking about those Wine’s That Rock (I tasted one of them and it was awful). It appears some wineries in California are infusing their wines with cannabis. There is no word on which brands are offering the
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Reflection on the life of John Fairfax, the only man to cross the Atlantic Ocean solo in a rowboat.