I’m so happy to eat every single day in Hong Kong. I know your are too. Dim Sum, I knew that. But I didn’t think Hong Kong as a culinary getaway destination. How wrong I was. During about a month I traveled Hong Kong, I tasted different cuisine every day, found new places, and stumbled …
Some of you may remember the unfortunate event at Hong Kong. It was the foggiest day of my life when I least wanted it. I was supposed to see the largest sitting Buddha in the world up on the peak, but all I could see was a world of fog. Hazy day at Ngong Ping Village… …
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We stumbled upon this market on our way to find the starting point of Dragon back’s hill hiking trail. We got out at Shau Kei Wan station and walked to the bus terminus for No.9 bus. Maybe because it was Sunday, the market was very crowded with people. Looked like we were the only one …
“I need to go to holiday shopping for my family back home and I have no idea what to buy!” I’ve heard some concerns about the holiday shopping from my expat friends. Yes, it can be hard if you are new here. What to buy, how much should I spend, and am I getting a …
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“The coal dust from the harbor was so thick we had to sweep up the mess every single morning.” Randolph Dominic, Sulkowitch Hardware & Paint Co. Portland, Maine is a port town, and has very characteristic charm. It makes people visit and stay longer. While I was there, I enjoyed walking along Casco Bay. I …
Now, look at your calendar. Do you see what day it is? It’s November 11, 2011. Triple 11 on the calendar. The day of end of the world. It is just another day to go by, but it feels special. In Korea, today is ‘Super Pepero Day’. Wait, what is Pepero, and why …
Camber Carpenter, CC, as I call her, and I met in a small hostel in Taipei. One rainy day, I was hanging out at the hostel couch when four girls walked into the door. It was a particularly full day for the little hostel. All of us played ‘Apple to Apple’ that night which I …
Runaway to Sister’s City: Brookings, South Dakota, USA by Camber Carpenter Read More »
Malacca is a peaceful little town in southern Malaysia. It was a great destination between two big cities; Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The best ways to look around Malacca are bike ride and walk. One day, my friend Jenny and I went a long walk to Bukit China. Bukit China, Chinese hill in …
My visit to Yellow Yellow Circle at Middletown, Connecticut was random, yet meaningful. It was a total random destination out of several of different places I could’ve landed on between Worcester, MA and NYC. But I headed to Middletown. The reason why? I got an invitation. Only one rule: I was welcome anytime, …
Looks familiar? Château Frontenac, the historic building located in Quebec City, is the most photographed hotel in the world and the most famous landmark of Quebec City, Quebec. Just like the reputation, most of the postcards I could found were featured with Château Frontenac. This building also can be seen from most parts of …
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