Aviv Gefen, one of Israel’s most well-known popish-rock musicians, is really a tough dilemma. On the one hand, there’s no doubt this is one very talented guy that writes beautiful lyrics and composes touching emotion-provoking melodies to match them. But,
Gorgeous Walled Old City of Acre : Northern Israel
I’m sure I’ve been to Acre (Akko/Acco) before – a gorgeous ancient town in Northern Israel, I just can’t remember when that was because it was probably so many years ago. While I invest considerable resources into exploring the world,
Kruja’s Dollma Teqe : Albania
This post is a wrap up of my visit to Albania’s little town of Kruja. So far, I’ve mentioned Kruja’s old bazaar, the Kruje Castle and Skanderbeg National Museum and the terrific little National Ethnographic Museum. Still, there’s one little
Dubrovnik–Touring the Old City
After introducing Dubrovnik in Croatia as “best of the Balkans”, touring Dubrovnik’s old city walls and the local Dubrovnik Jewish museum and synagogue, it’s time to wrap up the Dubruvnik tour with a walking tour of the old city. And
Mercedes Band performing live at Old City Jerusalem
Although I’m a Jerusalem native, I wasn’t familiar with Mercedes Band – one of the in-bred local bands – until I saw the brilliant Israeli TV drama “Do me!” (תעשה לי ילד) starred by the band. Tough the music’s not
The Alleys of Jiu-Fen : Taipei County
You’ve seen the views from magical Jiufen in Taipei County and visited one curious attraction but there’s a lot more to Jiufen that lies with its mysterious narrow alleys and wonderful little shops and eateries. Walk with me…
National Museum of Cambodia : Phnom Penh
One of the major attractions when you’re visiting Phnom Penh, very close to the Cambodian Royal Palace, is the National Museum of Cambodia. Housed in a lovely open Cambodian style structure, the museum hosts a number of exhibitions surrounding the
Royal Palace : Phnom Penh–Cambodia
I’ve been lucky. Always wanted to go see Cambodia and visit Angkor Wat, so when HK’s Dragon Air had a weekend getaway to Cambodia for 1300HK$ I immediately booked the flight. Thing is with those weekend getaways is that you’re
Chinese Guy VS Jewish Guy : Chao Nation
Chinese guy (Chao) meets a Jewish guy (Parker). This has got to be one of the funniest things I’ve watched recently (reminded me of Judy Alive and Borat). You just got to see this. Steroid stereotypes ^_^ Loving that HK
Fire Dragon Tin Hau Festival 2010
The Hong Kong Lantern Festival at Victoria Park-Causeway Bay wouldn’t be complete without the Tin Hau Fire Dragon Festival. I also went to the Tin Hau Fire Dragon Festival last year and it was terrific, probably one of the more