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Monthly Archives: April 2013
Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Anthony Bourdain seems to be everywhere, not just everywhere in the world but everywhere on TV. He’s the center of ABC’s The Taste, the Travel Channel, PBS’ Mind of a Chef and now CNN’s Parts Unknown. The series premiered with … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Culture, Experience, Travelogue
Tagged Anthony Bourdain, CNN, Parts Unknown, television
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Culture #2
Originally posted on Jinan Daily Photo:
Here’s how it works: 1. Each week, we’ll provide a theme for creative inspiration. You take photographs based on your interpretation of the theme, and post them on your blog anytime before the following…
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Culture
Here’s how it works: 1. Each week, we’ll provide a theme for creative inspiration. You take photographs based on your interpretation of the theme, and post them on your blog anytime before the following Friday when the next photo theme … Continue reading
At the Art Institute of Chicago
I feel like this painting to day, light and springlike.
Posted in Art, Culture, Europe, Museum, North America
Tagged French Impressionism, painting
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Travel Theme: Benches
The “Where’s My Backpack?” theme this week is: Benches. If you would like to join in this week’s travel theme (everyone’s welcome!) here’s what to do: Create your own post and title it Travel theme: Benches Include a link to … Continue reading
Walking Around Da Ming Lake
Originally posted on Ruined for Life: Phoenix Edition:
This afternoon was a picture perfect spring day so I went for a walk around Da Ming Lake, a sight Jinan is particularly proud of. I went into the scholar’s home, which…
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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
“A lovely face is a gift from heaven, but tiny feet can improve social standing.” Lisa See‘s Snow Flower and the Secret Fan tells the story of Lily and her “old same” or lao tang, Snow Flower. Because the two … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Book
Tagged China, Foot binding, historical fiction, Lisa See, Nüshu script, Snow Flower, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: A Novel
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Best Western Airport Hotel, Bangkok
I had a layover in Bangkok so I decided to stay at a Best Western by the airport. Luckily, this was a great decision. The hotel shuttle was easy to find; the hotel personnel were friendly and spoke English well. … Continue reading
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