Imagine living under a tin roof, with no insulation, during a hailstorm. With firecrackers. That’s pretty much what Lunar New Year sounds like. Oh, plus a lion. But don’t worry, that’s good luck. read more
Jan242016
Tag Archives: Asia
World Heritage Class of 2013
Here’s one you can file under “About Damn Time!” Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji has been given status as a World Cultural Heritage Site by the UNESCO committee. You know, the mountain that has played a prominent role in Japanese history … read more
Setting Sail in Hong Kong
It’s become almost passé. “Oh, there’s a new mega-building going up somewhere in Asia? Yes, we know…it will be just fab.” Just how many times can they outdo themselves? Well, at least once more, it seems. Hong Kong’s futuristic, billion-dollar … read more
