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Later today I will take a short flight to Nova Scotia to visit Halifax for a few days. I’m sure to do plenty of walking and eating. It was about a year ago that I took a very slow train … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Finding Great Hosts
I’m heading to Halifax for a short trip soon and I had to find a place to stay that wasn’t too expensive. A friend recommended the dorms at Dahlhousie University for $47/night. I was also tempted to stay at a … Continue reading
Mermaids on Parade
On Saturday, I headed out with my brother and others to the Coney Island Mermaid Parade. This marked the 30th anniversary of the event. Coincidentally, this year the Mermaid Parade was the same day as Dragon Boat Festival, but I … Continue reading
Americans in China
I was listening to This American Life on NPR, which featured a segment on American expats in China.There are a lot of interesting topics covered in the program. There’s even an interview with Kaiser Kuo, a heavy metal musician in … Continue reading
In Ancient Capitals
The best vacation day trip I’ve ever taken was to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Thailand that was destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. Today, most of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with tourists heading to the … Continue reading
Supermarket Madness
My favorite thing about living in China was the food. A less appealing aspect of this was the inevitable trip to the supermarket. During my first year in Shenzhen, I mostly shopped at Meijia–a small supermarket next to my complex … Continue reading
Lessons from Living in China
I spent almost four years in Shenzhen, China. During that time I only traveled home once, but I rarely felt homesick. It wasn’t all a great experience, but it was entirely worthwhile. I learned more about life and myself in … Continue reading
Sunset Temple
This title isn’t quite correct. While my photo may be of a sunset over Wat Arun in Bangkok, it is known as the Temple of Dawn (I just don’t wake up early enough to catch sunrises). This Khmer-style temple across … Continue reading
Walk Through Fallingwater
On the way to my friend’s wedding in western Pennsylvania three years ago, I decided to take a side trip to the iconic American private residence known as Fallingwater. It was almost a six-hour drive from home in New Jersey … Continue reading
Locked in Panama
Traveling provides me with plenty of new experiences. Most are welcomed and planned; others are not. On my final full day in Gamboa, I hiked a lot. First, I took an early hike with some new friends who were staying … Continue reading
Fluttering in Panama
I enjoyed the pace of Panama–it was very relaxing (especially while I lounged in a hammock in Sierra Llorona). I was often awakened from a brief hammock nap by the sound of hummingbirds–I didn’t realize how loud they could be. … Continue reading
Biking Jersey City
Sunday was the Bike JC ward tour. The 15-mile ride looped through all six wards of Jersey City–much of which I hadn’t seen before–and ended with music, beer, and crafts at Exchange Place. My total ride was probably a little … Continue reading
On This Date…
Some things shouldn’t disappear from history. … Continue reading
Advantage Hong Kong
I spent almost four years as a expat in Shenzhen, China, which is not known for much other than its factories. It had some redeeming qualities, but lacked true character. However, it did have one advantage over any other Chinese … Continue reading