Q. You moved from Vancouver to Hong Kong in 2012 to join the corporate world. Vancouver is also known as “city of neighborhoods” with a sizable portion of Hong Kong immigrants. What do you see the similarities and differences between both cities in terms of culture, people and of course, local food? In terms of culture - I think Hong Kong tends to lean towards workaholic culture. Time is money, and everything runs at a faster pace here. If … [Read more...]
What’s New in Downtown Napa Winter 2022
New Lodging, Arts and Entertainment, Food and Drink NAPA, Calif., Jan. 10, 2022 – Downtown Napa is the premier Napa Valley experience. This winter, discover one of the best seasons to visit wine country with an abundance of new things to explore. Enjoy new tasting rooms, restaurants and lodging options all within walking distance. Here's what's new in Downtown Napa and why it should be at the top of your list of winter destinations: New … [Read more...]
Rome Beyond The Basics: 5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do In The Eternal City
With everything from The Vatican to the Colosseum in its armory, Rome is consistently among the most talked-about and visited destinations on the planet. Traveling through this one-of-a-kind city, you'll pass through the imposing columns of the iconic Pantheon, sample gelato in front of the Trevi Fountain, and tour sites like the Roman Forum, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Piazza Navona. The amazing thing about Rome, however, is that it is so … [Read more...]
Boyd McCleary, Former Governor of the British Virgin Islands
Boyd was the British High Commissioner to Malaysia when I worked as Contact Database Officer at the High Commissioner Kuala Lumpur in 2009. Despite his high- profile status and prominent role, there was never a barrier between him and the rest of the staff. He is a highly charismatic leader with a fun-loving sense of humor. He always dropped by our office and chatted us up, and the conversation always ended with a good hearty laugh. … [Read more...]
New Activities, Restaurants, and Renovated Lodging in Jackson County, North Carolina
Jackson County's Tourism Development Authority shares a list of recent additions to enjoy this fall & winter season JACKSON COUNTY, N.C. (November, 2021) – As a year-round destination, Jackson County Tourism Development Authority (JCTDA) is excited to welcome seasoned and new vacationers back to the Western North Carolina mountains this fall and winter season to enjoy new experiences, restaurants, and renovated lodging that were not around … [Read more...]
A Whirlwind Week in Hanoi, Hoi An, and Da Nang, Vietnam
Vietnam was a country I was both excited about and scared of. I was afraid of what its citizens would think of me, having read one too many blog posts about American tourists getting cheated out of their pocket change as a time-delayed revenge move for the American War. I should have known better. For the most part, to most of the people with whom we interacted, our nationality didn’t matter. Our American accents didn’t matter. Neither the … [Read more...]
Los Alamos, California – September 2021
Los Alamos (population approximately 1,900). Sometimes, even in such a populated state as California one finds little windows into both the past and the present. Located 2 hours north of downtown Los Angeles, this tiny town is one such destination. It remains rooted in its history yet fully embraces the contemporary. Charming in its visual appeal, the town encompasses some 7 blocks of restaurants, wine tasting rooms, several hotels, antiques … [Read more...]
Experience Another Side of San Miguel de Allende with Not-to-Be-Missed Outdoor Activities
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, Mexico – May, 2021 – Visitors to San Miguel de Allende are quick to sing the praises of its charming, cobblestoned streets and brightly colored Spanish-colonial architecture. A UNESCO World Heritage site rich with Mexican culture and history, San Miguel de Allende also offers much more beyond that, as well, providing unique experiences, for example, in the great outdoors. Below are some nature- and activity-based options … [Read more...]
Have Thirst, Will Travel, Part 1: Southeast Asia
Call it what you want: The Craft Cocktail Boom. The Mixology Movement. The Mainstreaming of the Fancy Manhattan. The Rise of the Instagrammable Drink. Just remember it’s not exclusive to the West. Around the world, cunning drinkers, thinkers, moonshiners and entrepreneurs do all sorts things to stand out from the crowd. Sometimes that means live animals with your mango juice, others it means dead animals in your whiskey. Over the course … [Read more...]
Dalat, Vietnam, City of Flowers and Fun
We drove up from Mui Ne to Dalat - beginning at the coast with hot and humid temperatures passing by fields of dragon fruit plants. As we drove we began to climb into the mountains, leaving the dragon fruit farms behind, replaced by coffee trees growing on steep hillsides. It is refreshing to be in the mountains with the cleaner air and crystal clear skies. We arrived during the week of Tet, the Vietnamese and Chinese New Year and the city … [Read more...]
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