Tag Archives: Asia

The Weekly Photo: A Giant Panda in Hong Kong

A giant panda waving hello in Hong Kong

Coming Back Home

It’s been 18 months since I was last here. As I rode the new train into the city, I wondered what else would be different. The last time I was here the political parties were fighting. There were protests, bombings, and city wide violence that turned one of my favorite cities into a war zone. [...]

The Weekly Photo: Chiang Kai-shek Memorial

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Gate, Taipei, Taiwan

The Weekly Photo: Singapore’s Arab District

Singapore’s Arab District

When the Expats Come and Take Over

Expats (def): People who leave their own country (expatriate) and live overseas. I’ve been one three times in my life. There were the few months I lived in Amsterdam, the few months spent living in Taiwan, and the just over a year in Thailand. I love expat culture, especially in Asia. There are events every [...]