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…
Where There Is No Word for ‘Art’
Bali is an extraordinary place, where nothing stays the same, yet everything seems ageless… The Balinese language has no specific word for Art, i am told, yet the island is adorned with elaborate detail. It is a land of inexplicable…
Tetraphobia and Triskaidekaphobia in Hong Kong
At some point in the past, i had previously learned that some numbers, like 2 and 8, are considered lucky in Chinese culture, and that the number 4 is considered unlucky. This is based on similarities the numbers have, when…
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…
Boxing Day in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Salvador is a colorful city on the northeastern coast of Brazil, with a splashy mix of Portuguese architecture and African culture dominating the local aesthetic. I ventured out with a friend beyond the comfortable confines of Pelourinho into some of…
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