I first arrived in Hong Kong 20 years ago this week. To commemorate this anniversary of sorts, I'm going to dedicate this week's posts to my favorite memories of my favorite city.I sent this postcard to my paternal grandmother in 1997, a few months before the handover.My … [Read more...]
Boarding passes to/from Cambodia
I loved traveling through Southeast Asia in the 1990s because so many places seemed like they hadn't changed in decades. Vietnam was one of those places and Cambodia another.Take these hand-written boarding passes. My mom used one in 1965 and I used the other in 1991.We … [Read more...]
The miracle of fragrant harbor
When I look at this photo, I want to cry.It's not because I'm appalled by the living conditions or the monotonous architecture. Or the fact that many people have no choice but to live in these buildings. (In fact I'm not appalled by any of this. I love the … [Read more...]
The return of the Peace Hotel
Continuing the theme of 1930s Shanghai (it's not going away), I'm excited to see new images of the refurbished Peace Hotel.Three years ago it closed for massive renovations. After much anticipation, it re-opened last month.Built in 1929 by Victor Sassoon, the north … [Read more...]
Once upon a time in Mongkok
At first glance, the scene on this Hong Kong postcard appears relatively recent. Without cars to identify the era, it's hard to tell when the photo was taken.The neon looks familiar, as do the buildings. But at closer look, I recognize certain shops and hotels from the 1960s. … [Read more...]
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