Hong Kong, culturally rich and vibrant, is another Southeast Asian powerhouse. A 4-hour flight north of Singapore, Hong Kong is known as an alpha world city for its economic importance in the global network. We…
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Mai Khao Beach, Phuket, Thailand
Stretching along Phuket, Thailand’s northernmost tip, Mai Khao has white sand beaches, a mild surf, and is dotted with four- and five- star resorts and a beach club. The gentle, relaxed vibe contrasts with the…
Exploring southern Japan, land (Kyoto, Kobe, Osaka) and sea (Princess Cruise)
Japan is both traditional and modern with kimonos and geisha, exquisite cuisine, high-tech toilets with many features (spraying, drying, heating, playing music) and efficient public transport system. A seven-hour flight north of Singapore, Japan is…
Phuket, Thailand
For mid-semester break, we went to Phuket, one of the largest islands and most popular beaches in Thailand, with coasts of soft, white sand and rainforested mountains in the interior. Activities abound from water sports,…
Sentosa Island, Singapore
Sentosa is an island resort off of Singapore’s southern coast. Beyond Universal Studios, S.E.A. Aquarium, Hershey’s Chocolate World, the leisure destination has three beaches: Siloso Beach, Palawan Beach, and Tanjong Beach. Sentosa Cove is one…
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
We live in Singapore and love it! Keri is a Lecturer in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). The university is a powerhouse in science, technology, and engineering…
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore Botanic Gardens is a delight with many beautiful orchids.
Singapore living
We are quickly making Singapore our new home. We are living in one of the apartments on the campus of Nanyang Technological University (NTU). It is clean, bright with large windows, tropical with trees as…
Honduras- 10 Cultural Observations
Living in another country for an extended period provides an opportunity to observe the people and culture at a more nuanced level. Being an outsider, we noticed things that surprised us but were unnoticed by…
Sushi Burritos: Fusion Cuisine
From Korean Tacos and Enchilada Meatball bakes to sushi burritos, fusion cuisines combine culinary practices of different cultures. Scholars have pointed out that fusion cuisine illustrates globalization and cultural hybridization, but ultimately what emerges is…