It Usually All Feels the Same… Until It Doesn’t Long layovers are usually just… long. You sit around, check the time too often, maybe walk laps without really meaning to. Every airport starts to blur into the next after a while. Same kind of layout, same feeling of just waiting for something to move. But every now and then, the location changes that slightly. I didn’t really think about it properly until I had a stop in Las Vegas. You get off the plane and straight away it feels different. […]

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Cynthia Rothrock is an American martial artist and actress known as the “Queen of Martial Arts Films.” She holds black belts in multiple disciplines and was a world-champion competitor before starring in her first Hong Kong movie, Yes, Madam, co-starring Michelle Yeoh. Her recent work includes Black Creek and the upcoming horror film Steel Donkeys. Q. I grew up watching Hong Kong action films in the late 80s and early 90s. You were a very cool martial art actress known as 罗芙洛 (Luo Fu Luo). I later learned that you […]

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Ross Clarkson is a cinematographer and director, best known for action-packed hits like Undisputed II: Last Man Standing and Undisputed III: Redemption. With more than 30 years in the film industry, he has brought his lens to projects across the globe—shooting in Hong Kong, Thailand, throughout Europe and in Hollywood. Q. Most of your cinematography work is in action films. What is it about that genre that appeals to you? It’s exciting and a lot of pressure, it gets the adrenaline pumping. I started working at a TV station in […]

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Jake Needham is an American-born novelist and former screenwriter who has lived in Asia—mainly Thailand and Singapore—since the early 1980s. He has published 18 books and has been nominated for the Barry Award three times. His seventh book in the Inspector Tay series — Who the Hell Is Harry Black? — won the Barry Award for Best Paperback Mystery of 2024. Q. You are originally from Houston, Texas, but you have been living in Asia since the 80s. That is a long time in Asia. Tell us what first drew you […]

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Beginning May 28, luxury carrier extends its popular PEANUTS™ experience beyond Asia with Snoopy-themed cabins and inflight amenities Los Angeles, CA, and Taipei, TW – Snoopy fans, prepare for takeoff! STARLUX Airlines, Taiwan’s premier luxury carrier, is bringing its popular PEANUTS™-themed flight experience to select U.S. routes for the first time, starting May 28. Passengers can embark on an unforgettable journey with Snoopy and friends through “Snoopy is Shooting for the Stars,” a limited-time experience running through December 31, 2025. This year’s partnership expands beyond the airline’s Asia routes to […]

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If you have never seriously explored the food scenes in Chicago, you’ll be surprised to find that the Windy City is home to a wide spectrum of international cuisines – from the unpretentious and budget-friendly Chicago dog to fine dining establishments owned and operated by celebrity chefs. There are plenty of cheap eats on the street, as well as super expensive Michelin restaurants. Foodie travel blogger Gourmet Flyer published a dining guide to some of Chicago’s most iconic foods and must-eats while you are in town. Here is a brief […]

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Select Club dVIN members will set out on a fantastical journey that will span snipping grapes, extraordinary adventures, and breaking ground on the new Ser Kem Winery Thimphu, BHUTAN – November, 2022 – Club dVIN, the world’s premier global non-fungible token (NFT) wine club, has announced an unprecedented opportunity for oenophiles to participate in one of a series of weeklong excursions during Bhutan’s first wine grape harvest. Spanning 10 weeks from late July through late September 2023, each of the trips will host 15 members. In total, the 150 Club […]

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La Carmina is a multi-talented lifestyle blogger, TV host and an author of 4 books including the upcoming “The Little Book of Satanism: A Guide to Satanic History, Culture, and Wisdom,” published by Simon & Schuster on October 25, 2022. I recently managed to get hold of her and asked her a couple questions.  Q. You started as a blogger and slowly moved towards becoming an author and TV host. What has your journey been like to get to where you are today and what are the things that you […]

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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 you urgently need something done, with enough incentive (money), you can […]

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(From the August/September 2005 issue of “Escape From America Magazine” Vol. 8 No. 1 – EscapeArtist.com Inc. 832-1245 World Trade Center Panama, Republic of Panama) The alluring beauty of the Far East is seen through its contrasts of culture, lifestyle, and climate. Everyone has a desire to live and settle in a paradise of ease and quiet enjoyment. To many, the east provides such a place: an environment that satisfies every transient and visitor in their pursuit of pleasure – where life could be more interesting and exceptionally unique. In […]

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Whether it’s a roll of the dice, a flip of a card, a last-second buzzer-beater, or a pull of the slot handle, heading out for a weekend in Las Vegas can be a thrilling experience. There’s nothing quite like the bright lights, atmosphere, and overall vibe of America’s Sin City. Believe it or not, there are places worldwide that give Las Vegas a run for its money. If you’re getting tired of the desert scenery in America, check out these four alternative playtime destinations: Macau Macau is just a short […]

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Singapore Island is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. It is also one of the wealthiest South East Asian countries. The city is extremely clean and well manicured and is one of the cleanest large cities we have ever visited. During our recent stay it was not uncommon to find signs indicating $500 to $1000 Singapore dollars for various offenses ($330 to $660 US dollars). For instance it is against the law to jaywalk or eat or drink in the metro, laws which yours truly tempted […]

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Hong Kong is a revered foodie destination; home to some of the best street food in the world and some of the most affordable Michelin starred restaurants in the world. It’s a place you should come to hungry…start eating the moment you arrive and don’t stop until you leave! 1). Eat Dim Sum Dim sum is an ancient Chinese cuisine originally served in tea houses along the Silk Road. Small, single-sized dishes would be served alongside steaming hot teas and the tradition continues to this day. You can find some […]

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MaxTour offers all-inclusive vacation packages to and around the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas. What makes this company stand out from the dozens of others is that all of their tour guides speak fluent Mandarin. Many tourists visiting from Mandarin speaking countries such as China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, often prefer to book tours with Chinese companies. This is also often the case for Chinese-Americans who have resided in the US for several decades like my parents who still feel more comfortable with information given in Mandarin. Having the option […]

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British and American passport holders may be concerned to hear that the value of their passports has slipped down the global rankings, with both citizenships sliding a number of places in the 2019 Nomad Passport Index. According to the annual research carried out by the leading offshore consulting firm Nomad Capitalist, Luxembourg citizens have the best passport in the world for the second year running. Its citizens are able to travel to 186 other countries without requiring a visa, enjoy high levels of personal freedom and a positive perception globally […]

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