There's a fabulous Andy Warhol exhibit making its rounds in the United States and it recently came to Chicago. From what I've seen in person and on social media, it was one of the most popular Art Institute shows in recent years. I recently learned of a 2013 book titled, Warhol … [Read more...]
The importance of hubs
As the turmoil in Hong Kong shows no signs of resolving, it's so hard to think of what will happen to my favorite city. I'm aware that Hong Kong's heyday may have passed long ago, but it's still an important city in Asia and in the world. It's difficult to think about Hong Kong … [Read more...]
When we were free
There's so much to think about these days when it comes to Hong Kong and being young and free. These words have literal and figurative meanings, and with everything that's going on there now, I can't help but remember days when we thought we had it all figured out. And in many … [Read more...]
Portland’s Lan Su Garden
I recently traveled to Portland, Oregon for the first time and one of the highlights was visiting the beautiful Lan Su Garden, which was built in 1999 in honor of Portland's sister city, Suzhou.When we arrived at the garden, there was still a little while before it opened, so … [Read more...]
Afternoon Tea at the Peninsula Shanghai
Afternoon tea is so popular in China and Hong Kong that it's hard to find a five-star hotel that doesn't serve it. Department stores in Hong Kong are even serving afternoon tea, as are independent tea shops. I've had afternoon tea in Hong Kong almost every time since I've been … [Read more...]
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