When my uncle told me he stayed at the August Moon in Hong Kong some 40 years ago, I figured the name must have outshone the building.In Hong Kong, I often ran into drab buildings with flowery names, as if the names could mask the blandness of the architecture.But when I … [Read more...]
The reincarnation of the Miramar Hotel
I haven't stayed in many hotels in Hong Kong. But 15 years ago, for a special occasion, I ended up at the Miramar on Nathan Road and thought to myself, "This hotel reached its heyday years ago." Like back when my mom and her family traveled to Hong Kong in the 1960s.So … [Read more...]
I’m a Fan?
I just love quirky tidbits of colonial history.This fan advertised the bars and restaurants at the Mandarin in Hong Kong when it opened in 1963.What caught my eye was the ad for the Chinnery, fourth panel from the left: A masculine retreat with a club-like … [Read more...]
Tropical fruit haven
When I see all the fruit in this photo, I want to hop the next plane to Bangkok and indulge.But the fruit in this photo isn't actually for human consumption. It was part of the Buddhist offerings to bless the 50th anniversary of Thai International Airways, including the … [Read more...]
Why flying was fun
Last Saturday, Thai Airways International relived its maiden flight 50 years ago to the day. And where was this inaugural destination? Hong Kong, of course.My friend Charlene works for Thai International and sent me these photos of the nostalgic flight that left from Bangkok … [Read more...]
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