Of Kumquat Trees and Death Wishes: Cycling in Hanoi
The warning alarms should have gone off in my head as soon as I was outfitted with a mountain bike and a sturdy helmet...
Ha Long Bay: Just as Incredible as You’ve Heard
When you close your eyes and picture Vietnam, what comes to mind? Rice paddies? Conical hats? Crazy motorbike traffic? These were all things I...
Lantau Island: A Green Escape From Hong Kong
I first noticed it while walking along the Wisdom Path. I stopped in my tracks. Just listened. Despite the fact that Hong Kong was...
Capturing Hong Kong in Photos
Hong Kong is not a beautiful city. It's not one of those cities that you arrive in and are immediately charmed by, mostly because...
Not in Kansas Anymore (or Adventures in a Beijing Techno Club)
Now I know what Dorothy felt like. I now know what it must have been like for the young girl from black-and-white Kansas to...
The Forbidden City: Not So Forbidden Any More
The Forbidden City. Even the name makes you want to know more, doesn't it? The Forbidden City — all 7.8 million square feet of...
Photo Essay: How to Climb the Great Wall of China
If you're planning a trip to China in the foreseeable future, you're probably also planning a visit to the country's biggest star: The Great Wall....
