I’ve lived in Taiwan for three years and I have a bold declaration: Taiwan is the best country in Asia because it perfectly combines China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Taiwan is the Best of China Ninety-five percent of Taiwanese people have Chinese ancestors. As they […]
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Trekking in Nong Khiaw, or An Unexpected New Year’s Party
As I stood there dressed in Hmong celebratory regalia holding a shot of homemade rice whiskey about to lead a dance among highland villagers, I pondered our serendipitous turn-of-events. I signed up for a trek in the mountains of Laos to see waterfalls and nature […]
Life As An Expat in Bangkok – Part 4, Travel
One of the best things about living in Bangkok is leaving. My wife works at an international school and has several breaks and long weekends during the year. I am currently in the enviable position of being “funemployed,” so time off really isn’t an issue […]
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