I'm super excited to have Stuart Beaton back as a guest blogger, this time sharing the story of how he found a fabulous kitchen in Tianjin, China. I was not only amazed, but also very impressed by how kitchens have evolved in China in the last decade. (Stuart's amazing author … [Read more...]
Book of the week–Lost and Found Hong Kong
Over the years I've collected gorgeous photography books about Hong Kong. Two of my favorites are Kenneth Lo's Nathan Road (MCCM Creations, 2007) and Ian Lambot's City of Darkness (Watermark, 1999).Last week I found a new one that's gone to the top of my list. It's Lost and … [Read more...]
Guest blog–Shanzhai school teachers
I'm thrilled to feature guest blogger Stuart Beaton's piece about shanzhai, or fake goods, in China. Stuart hails from Australia, but has made Tianjin, China his home. He teaches English at a medical university there and has written a hilarious column for China Daily about food, … [Read more...]
Thankful for small spaces
I love big cities and would usually choose to vacation in one over a secluded beach (although I'm changing a bit in my old age). What I find fascinating about super huge cities (or really densely populated ones) is the appreciation of small spaces.Because even for people who … [Read more...]
The Road to Mandalay
Now that Hillary Clinton will visit Myanmar next month, will we see an increase of US tourism to that country? After all, it's been 50 years since a US Secretary of State has visited Myanmar (the country formerly known as Burma).To celebrate this historic event, I received … [Read more...]
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