Stamford Raffles: A Complicated Legacy
Singapore is cheerfully celebrating its “bicentennial,” the 200-year mark since its “founding” by British Statesman Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles. I use a lot of quotation marks here since a less […]
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Wandering in Thimpu
Thimpu, Bhutan’s capital, lacks some of the charms of the rest of the country — after all, it’s the only city with six-story buildings and regular (if brief) morning traffic […]
Oklahoma — OK!
I’ve just wrapped up a visit to my 50th state: Oklahoma! This was a monumentous adventure for me — I’ve been trying to cross Oklahoma off my list for years […]
Cowtown Culture: Art in Fort Worth
Fort Worth does its best to retain an old-time western image, playing up its “real Texas” personality in contrast to its shiny big sister Dallas next door. It’s the kind […]
6 Things to Do in Launceston
The second-largest city in Tasmania, Launceston feels larger than its roughly 85,000 people. It’s spread out over a good amount of space — but the downtown is easily walkable (my […]
Road Trip: The Great Eastern Drive to Launceston
You can drive from the east coast of Tasmania to Launceston (Tasmania’s second-largest city) in under two hours, but it’s much more fun if you take your time and enjoy […]
The Bay of Fires
I would like to give the Bay of Fires two awards, one for being one of the best place names ever, and the other for being one of the most […]
Dirt Roads & Waterfalls: The Fingal Valley
When we told a friendly Tassie stranger that we were going to Fingal, he furrowed his brow and asked, “Why are you going there?” The minute we drove into this […]
10 Reasons to Visit Hobart
If you’re contemplating a summertime visit to Hobart, here are 10 reasons to book your ticket. 1. It’s right on the water … … which means sea life … … […]
The Peranakan Life: Visiting Baba House
Last weekend, Prescott and I made a trip down to NUS Baba House, a heritage museum that gives visitors a glimpse into life in an early twentieth century Peranakan house. […]
