Coca-Cola, Congee, and Century Eggs
There are two fall-back activities on which every tourist can depend, no matter where they go, or for how long they stay: eating and shopping. In Hong Kong, one can experience a diverse and overwhelming abundance of both, at seemingly…
Pilgrimage to the Tian Tan Buddha
Sometimes you don’t have a lot of time to explore a city. In this case, i was already routed to have a multi-hour layover in Hong Kong, so i decided to extend it for a day. Without much time, or…
Hello Kowloon 九龍 .
Hong Kong is simply amazing. From street vendor stalls to Michelin-starred restaurants, the realm of options for food alone is enough to absorb one’s entire agenda (and budget). Mass-produced trinkets and designer boutiques alike vie for some of the world’s…
Bellagio and the Como Lake, by Motorcycle
If anyone ever offers to take you on a motorcycle trip from Milan to Bellagio, i assure you, the only reasonable answer is a resounding YES.
Tuscany: Wine and Castles
It’s just like i always imagined it would be – fine wine, fountains, begonia-filled window boxes overlooking narrow cobblestone streets, and lush green vistas dotted with hand-built castles. Oh, Tuscania, i am enamored. I only wish i could stay longer. Dinner…
Getting (Just Barely) Acquainted with Frankfurt, Germany
I had a brief layover in Frankfurt, so i decided to make a short stay of it. I didn’t see any sights or nightlife, i just wandered around the neighborhood near where i was staying.
Four Days in Singapore
You can see a lot in four days in Singapore, particularly because this city-island is constantly in motion. You can dine and shop 24 hours a day. The airport itself is more timeless than a Vegas casino, with orchids, hotels-by-the-hour…
Narita After Dark
Sometimes having a long flight layover can be a bonus, especially if the airline provides local accommodation. I had less than 24 hours to spend in Japan, mostly at night, but i was determined to at least have a look…
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