One of the things true global cities have in common is the presence of world-class cultural institutions where people from different corners of the globe…
Sydney or Melbourne? The Reveal
“So, is it Sydney, or is it Melbourne?” the inquisitive Australian anchor at her studio in the country’s biggest city asked a reporter in the…
Winding Down in Peng Chau
The boat glides through the relatively calm waters of Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour at a constant speed heading to the west. Screens onboard are playing…
Eating Well in Siem Reap
Right from the beginning of our stay in Siem Reap, James and I immediately dived into the unfamiliar world of Khmer cuisine. Strangely, as we had…
Kbal Spean & Ancient Khmer’s Holy River
When Jayavarman II united the Khmer people and founded a kingdom at the turn of the ninth century, he would probably have never imagined that centuries later…
Turkish Cuisine: A Delectable Experience
Bold, savory, refreshing, mouth-watering, amusingly foreign. Turkey has some of the most interesting dishes that I have ever tried by far. During my stay in…
The Revival of a Waterfront
Jakarta is hot and humid all year round, but I wasn’t prepared for what Kaohsiung had in store in late September and early October. When…
Beyoğlu: Where Cultures Collide
A cylindrical tower covered in bricks made of stone rises among the dense residential area of Beyoğlu, a historic neighborhood across the Golden Horn from…
Remembering the Fallen
What is a hero? Perhaps it is someone who, because of personal reasons and sentiments, is generally revered and exalted, someone whose name is mentioned…
Rumelihisarı: Built for Conquest
The Bosphorus, a narrow strait separating Asia from Europe has drawn conquerors to establish fortresses and watchtowers along its shores. The lucrative trade between regions…