“In a distant way, these communal market events remind me of the street and flea markets from the cities back home, albeit much more fluffy, well-kept and festive. I think the concept of small clusters of stalls and throngs of people is quite universal, although they vary in form, purpose and even cultural value.”

We took a long layover in Taoyuan, Taiwan in the Zhongli District to enjoy some food and chills before the long-haul flight back to Toronto. I picked a few snaps from our quick day traipse through the neighbourhood. I love the worn-down, grungey vibe of Taiwanese neighbourhoods. The old sleepy urban vibe reminds me something…

Our family has a tradition of going to eat at the same Thai restaurant near the Tai Mei Tuk area whenever we are together for the summer. Sometimes we add a biking session, a kite flying session or just a leisurely walk around the area before dinner. I took Adrienne out with me for the…

Fo Tan is not really the trendiest neighbourhood in Hong Kong. It’s one of the quieter stops on the East Rail line, home to industrial buildings, old hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurants, and long-abandoned spaces. Located on the 14th floor of a very old and shabby-looking industrial building is yú teahouse. I took the elevator up and…

It always amazes me how much of a city there is to discover. People often tell me that Singapore is small and you can kinda do it in less than a week, but I beg to differ. How is a week supposed to allow you to actually wander off the polished course, into the unexpectedly…