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Just before the Chinese New Year, a large part of China’s population throughout the entire country is usually on the way to their hometowns so they can spend the two most important weeks of the year with their families. At that time, when I was …
Apparently northern Europe was introduced to its love for coffee when the Ottomans laid siege to Vienna in the 17th century. Today, the Western world seems to be returning the favor by bringing its owne coffee culture to Turkey. Much of the Turkish middle class …
I came to appreciate the front gardens of many Southeast Asian homes during my travels, simply because they are so rich in lovingly designed details. Whether decorated with special plantings, handwritten signs, Buddha figurines, spirit houses, or various offerings, regardless of the wealth of the …
The Petronas Towers of Kuala Lumpur were built when there were few skyscrapers over 400m high. I still remember my excitement in the late nineties when these slender 452m tall steel buildings were finally completed, with the impressive bridge connecting the towers 172m up. Sixteen …