People
Peng Yun
It’s difficult to call yourself an artist these days, still be alive, and make a living out of it. Peng Yun is one of the few artists that can put a claim all three of those much-coveted attributes. Born and Read more…
Articles
Irrational Hatred of Immigrants
I recently boarded an MTR train to visit a friend who is a successful potter. Along the way there I spotted several behaviors that most would find inconsiderate. There were couples leaning on handrails, men sitting down with their legs Read more…
Articles
Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream
Who’s up for artisan sundaes, savory shakes, handmade waffle cones, and chewy ice cream? Everyone who’s a kid at heart! With personal service, delicious desserts, and my favorite beats, Molly Moon’s Ice Cream has to be the best in Seattle, Read more…
China
HSBC Building
Constructed in the mid-1980’s to a then-popular sci-fi high-tech style by Norman Foster, it is one of the centrepieces of Hong Kong’s stunning skyline. Along with the Bank of China Building, Cheung Kong Centre, and IFC 2, it is one Read more…
Articles
Working with Fresh Grads
At the time of writing I am an undergraduate student, but with the declining quality of fresh graduates I find it increasingly frustrating to work with fresh graduates who might only be a year or so older than me. Yes, Read more…
Cities
Sioux Falls, SD
Flat now as it was a hundred years ago, the town’s low density hasn’t changed for decades. This makes Sioux Falls friendly for the wallet and calm to drive in. Famous for the falls on the Big Sioux River that Read more…
Cities
Amana Colonies, IA
Like most of early America, the founding of the Amana Colonies were based on religious frustration and vision for a religiously homogenous town. It was founded by German immigrants and many of them are still proud of their German heritage, Read more…
Cities
Columbus, OH
The Arch City earned its nickname from the iconic arches of High Street illuminating the business bustling on both sides of the street. Columbus is a welcome break from to monotony of driving on American highways and the one fifth Read more…
Germany
Nürnberg Trials
Before WWII, the Justizpalast in Nürnberg was used as a state-level court. After the war, it was the only courthouse in Germany that was still standing and large enough to accommodate the trials of war criminals. For years after the Read more…
Cities
Nürnberg, Germany
Apart from having a settlement that goes back a thousand years, Nazi rally grounds, and the Palace of Justice for the Nürnberg Trials it also has one of three DB railway museums, the other ones being in Halle and Koblenz. Read more…