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November 2007
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The Art of Going Solo
I’m a bit of a nut when it comes to traveling. Whether it’s a short weekend getaway, a few weeks in the sun or a three month sojourn spanning across a continent, traveling is something that really allows me to be, well, me. I started traveling on my own when I was eighteen. Actually, my [...]
Lonely Planet Taiwan 7, Snarky Tofu and Vignettes of Taiwan
Congratulations are in order for my favorite Lonely Planet writer, Joshua Samuel Brown, who has recently been published as a co-author in the 7th edition of Lonely Planet Taiwan. Joshua is also co-author of Fodor’s China 2007. Lonely Planet’s Taiwan 2007 edition will be hitting bookstores soon. You can pre-order to reserve a copy now. [...]
FLip Night at Citizen Cain
Hey Y’all. Word up! Our monthly acoustic night is here again. We’ll be providing another fun evening of entertainment at our very own Citizen Cain. Come out and join Lily, Carrie, Elissa, Bryan, Paul and Roger. We’d love to see you! We’ve expanded our repertoire and added some new faces. Master Chef Joseph Teh will [...]
Hey Y’all! What do you think of the new bike?
John’s bike before he had it overhauled. Photo: Wulai Peak, Hehuan Mountain. February 2007 THIS (the bike) has kept us well-occupied over the past couple of weeks. John had the bike overhauled while we were in Japan. In addition to a brand-spanking new paint job, he added new handlebars, a new seat with extra-cushioning, a [...]
Recent Ramblings and Other Distractions
I have to apologize for not being as attentive to my blog as I normally am. Last month simply ran away from me. Our trip to Japan last month was awesome, but it meant I had loads of work to catch up on when I came back. Last month, I was asked to teach the [...]
A Top Ten Christmas Wish List With Sephora
Christmas is on its way. Hoo-yah! ‘Tis the season to indulge in my girly side and go all out for my annual Sephora shopping spree and get a little Christmas shopping in to boot! The gift sets this year are out-of-this-world so I’m placing some early Christmas orders to take advantage of the free shipping. [...]
The Banyans of Ta Prohm
Perhaps it’s the time of day that lend the ruins hidden deep in this jungle a sense of transcendence. It might be the stillness of the jungle or the distant humming of insects. It’s so quiet, I can practically hear the vegetation growing around me. I lay my hands on a towering gentle giant. These [...]
Icons For Understanding Eastern and Western Culture Part II
A series of cultural icons from Yang Liu. These icons were designed to reflect the differences throughout Western and Eastern cultures. Yang Liu was born in Beijing, China and later moved to Germany to further her education. Her work was recently showcased at the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Shibuya!
Crowds gathering just before the madness begins. Shibuya! I like the sound of it. Whenever I think of Shibuya, I think of “Shazam!” Bolts of electric light in Shibuya’s on-going onslaught of ad campaigns have the magical ability to transport you into the future, just like the bolts of lightening in Captain Marvel comic books [...]
Odaiba and Tokyo Bay
The Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo Bay. Odaiba and the Tokyo Bay area is a great place for some sightseeing, especially if you’re looking for something a little different. By day, the park teems with families, dog walkers and couples enjoying the fresh air. By night, romance fills the air like soft perfume. The Yurikamome Monorail [...]
