Church & State in the City of Masks
It’s easy to think of Venice as a quaint tourist mecca, but this water-veined city once held sway from northern Italy all the way down to the island of Cyprus. […]
Category Archives: Asia
A Baroque Gem: Villa Della Tesoriera
If you want an off-the-beaten-path experience in Turin, it’s well worth a visit to the Villa Della Tesoriera. Built in 1715 for the Savoy Councilor of State and general treasurer, […]
Ten Things to See in Krabi
1. Beaches This is why most people come to Krabi: long beaches with sand stretching out as far as the eye can see. Most of the wide, central beaches near […]
Krabi: At the Water’s Edge
The coastline of the province of Krabi, Thailand, is dotted with long, sandy beaches … … green-capped limestone cliffs … and small, boulder-like islands that jut out from the water […]
The Emerald Pool & The Hot Spring Waterfall
If you can tear yourself away from the beach while you’re visiting Krabi, it’s well worth taking an hour-long ride out to the Khao Pra-Bangkram Wildlife Sanctuary in the Thung […]
The Krabi Morning Market
If you visit the sizable beach area known as Krabi in southern Thailand, you might want to venture off the beaten path and visit the Maharaj Market in Krabi Town. […]
Three Temples of Arumugam Street
It’s always amazing what you can find in Singapore’s hidden corners. Kick your way through the dust of the industrial area just a block past the MacPherson MRT stop, and […]
Singapore by MRT: Circle Line, Marina Bay to Bartley
The plan Continue my adventure of visiting every MRT (subway) stop in Singapore. This time, I visited fourteen stops on the eastern side of the Circle Line (aka the Yellow Line). […]
Singapore Turns 200
The country of Singapore as we know it technically came into being in August of 1945, but somewhat bizarrely, we are currently celebrating the country’s bicentennial. That’s because 200 years […]
Singapore by MRT: Circle Line, HarbourFront to Serangoon
The plan Continue my adventure of visiting every MRT (subway) stop in Singapore. This time, I rode sixteen stops on the Circle Line (aka the Yellow Line) — sixteen is […]
