When I first contacted Pawo Choyning Dorji about two months ago, “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom” - his directorial debut had been shortlisted for the Best International Feature in the 94th Academy Awards. He told me he did not expect the film could go this far to the Oscars. But, sometimes the most unexpected thing happens when you least expect it. Lunana was not only on the shortlist, it successfully made it through to the top five … [Read more...]
5 Breathtaking Places That Offer Quietude and Peace
Mother Nature has endowed our world with breathtaking wonders of oceans, exotic islands, soaring cliffs, and alpine regions. Some regions are famous for their azure waters and white sandy beaches, while others take pride in their snow-laced peaks. Nature is the best antidepressant, they say, and if you're craving some peace, head out for an adventure. There are moments and stages in one's life when the noisy humdrum of everyday life gets … [Read more...]
Discover What’s New in Scenic Tuolumne County This Winter
SONORA, Calif., February 10, 2022 – Tuolumne County is where winter wonders await. Located just 2.5 hours from the San Francisco Bay Area, experience snowy adventures in the High Sierra, California Gold Rush history and enjoy the less crowded half of Yosemite National Park this season. Here's what's new in Tuolumne County this winter: New Lodging: Opened in early November, Hotel Lumberjack is Tuolumne County's newly rebranded lodging … [Read more...]
7 Reasons To Fly With Cathay Pacific Airlines
Cathay Pacific is a Hong Kong-based airline that flies its passengers anywhere. Whether you want to fly to Osaka or England, Cathay Pacific will be your companion on the way. The airline revolves around friendly packages for loyal passengers and post-flying management programmes. CPA is the flag carrier of Hong Kong and the fifth largest airline globally. The Cathay Pacific projects have recently evolved, and passengers see variations like … [Read more...]
Virginia Chan, Founder of Humid with a Chance of Fishballs
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...]
Tucked Away Travel Destinations for When You Need an Escape
For many of us, the thought of getting as far away as possible from everyone and everything sounds like utter bliss. If you are looking for tucked-away travel destinations, keep reading for inspiration to fuel your wanderlust. When you need an escape away from the crowds, we are confident that one of these will be just the ticket. Storm watching in Tofino Tofino is a quaint fishing village on the west coast of Vancouver Island with a … [Read more...]
5 Places to Visit in Japan
Japan is a fascinating mix of ancient traditions, sacred things and the most advanced technology. A country that respects its past immeasurably, yet rushes headlong into the future with unique natural wonders and creative heritage. With the traditions, Japanese love anime cartoons where heroes look like characters at slots in Bet22. And if you like all these things and want to travel to Japan, these 5 places you should visit first. Fuji … [Read more...]
One of my Favorite Cities, Los Angeles
Due to my extensive travels, people often ask me about favorite places around the planet. I love the outdoors so I always rattle off inspiration nature highlights including the Amazon River, various mountains including the Himalayas and the Andes and various deserts. But I also enjoy the activities that big cities bring - and invariably I Los Angeles always comes up in conversation as one of my favorite cities. I always start with LAX, one of … [Read more...]
Notes from a Traveler + Kyoto Experiences
I am everywhere and I am nowhere I am a spirit animal I change my soul with my intentions. I am a traveler And I am a lover I flow with the winds But am led by my internal compass. I am most alive when I am on the road. The thrill of always moving - never having more then a general plan, letting things unfold as they do, in the moment, is often how I travel. Its a great way to be open to unexpected experiences - letting each … [Read more...]
Hands-on Ecuadorian Artisans Are Hands-Down Amazing
Photo by Alice Bourget When I was around 10, I tagged along to my brother’s Boy Scout meeting, where one activity was making art projects. Given instruction, I sprayed a clothespin with glittery red paint and spelled my name out on the top bar with glued alphabet macaroni. That might be my highest artistic achievement, so perhaps I don’t have a credible basis to judge the quality of the crafts I’ve seen in Ecuador over the past month. But … [Read more...]
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