Markets

Some Thoughts on Peeing in Public

By Carrie on December 19, 2007

What’s up with peeing in public in Asian countries? Is there something I’m missing? Is it OK to do this?
In Asia, it seems to be common practice. Perhaps peeing in public is preferable to public restrooms. I don’t know. Over here no one seems to bat an eye when [...]

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Shopping in Kowloon’s Mongkok District

By Carrie on January 25, 2007

Day Signs, originally uploaded by globetrotterI. A quiet back street in Kowloon is virtually unheard of.
Kowloon hosts several famous day and night markets that draw people in, but we decided to spend our time in the Mongkok District, which is frentic at any time of day. It’s one of the busiest shopping districts in Kowloon. It has everything from [...]

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Traditional Medicine Markets in Taiwan

By Carrie on January 7, 2007

Today was another day for exploring the city of Taipei on the bike. We are quickly coming to appreciate the advantages of this kind of travel. We’ve explored most of Asia by motorbike. Time and time again, we are treated to fascinating and tantalising aspects of culture we might otherwise miss in the confines of [...]