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Let’s take a DETOUR in Soho: Exploring Sustainability
I recently visited Detour, the Hong Kong design exhibit dedicated to “highlighting the impacts of irresponsible consumerism.” The theme was “Do you use less, or are you useless?” Located in Soho up...
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Kyoto at 4:00 AM
I recently found a Chinese Guofeng Poem I wrote years ago for my Chinese literature class back in Davis, but the imagery really sticks in my mind, so I thought I would share… Read More →
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Maz Jabroni: “Persian Like the Cat”
The Persian comedian Maz Jabroni came to Egypt for a tour. He spent two days in Cairo and two days in Alexandria. I went with my Egyptian friend Youssef to see Maz live… Read More →
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Cairo is More than Tahrir Square
It has been three months since I moved from Hong Kong to Cairo, and it is one of the best decisions have ever made. Most people who know me, as well as those… Read More →
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Ayasofia (Haga Sofia) Revisted
It’s been about two years since I lived in Turkey. Who would have ever thought I would voluntarily spend multiple weeks in Ankara again? In the last three weeks I have been to… Read More →
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Hot Air Balloon Suspension in Turkey
There is no better way to describe my Kapadokya hot air balloon experience than suspension. Suspension captures so perfectly the movement of the balloon, the state of reality we existed, as well as…...
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Revisiting Kapadokya’s Charm
Kapadokya has a different kind of tourist than Istanbul or the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. A large number of Japanese and Korean tourists that visit the small town of Goreme every year for its...
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The Joys of Downtown Cairo
Protests Actually Make Me Have to Go to Downtown Cairo?! I had to go to the American University in Cairo’s downtown campus a few weeks ago because of the student strikes that were… Read More →
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Tunisia: The Best Kept Secret
Tunisia: Where the Jasmine Revolution began. Between the intellect and spirit of the Tunisian people, the country that may likely hold the most hope amongst the countries of Arab Spring. By...
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5 Bucket List Travel Adventures in Turkey
Here are some of my top picks for adventures in Turkey. With all the time I have spent in Turkey, these are some of my favorite things to do. Don’t miss these… Read More →
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