Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is from the Nan Lian Garden, Hong Kong. Amidst the multitude of high-rises in Diamond Hill is an oasis. The tranquil Nan Lian garden is one of my favorite places in all of Hong Kong. Built in traditional Tang dynasty style, I […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is from one of the markets in Singapore. One of my favorite places in Singapore was the giant market in Chinatown. There was something about the mix of colonial architecture with the Chinese lanterns and colorful market stalls that just really stood out […]
Etiquette in Japan is often far different from what we’re used to in the West. So before you plan your next trip to the Land of the Rising Sun, it’s best to learn a few customs and proper etiquette so you don’t offend anyone. Here are 15 customs that every visitor should know before traveling to Japan. […]
After buying a year-long museum pass, I knew that I’d be trying to visit most of the museums here in Hong Kong. There were however, two museums that I didn’t think I’d ever get to, solely because they were so far away. As fate would have it, one of the two museums just opened a […]
Chinese New Year is an important time for all people ethnically Chinese. Culturally speaking, Singapore has a huge community of people of Chinese decent. Because of this Chinese New Year is the most important festival to most Singaporeans. Here, the celebration starts way before the actual festival arrives, with Chinese New Year celebrations often lasting for two whole […]