Neve Tsedek is one of the loveliest neighborhoods in Tel Aviv. In my last visit to the city, during gorgeous weather, I did a short walking tour in that area to try and reconnect. I discovered a few new gems,
Kaohsiung Pier Harbor Arts Area : Taiwan
Kaohsiung has changed a lot during the decade since I last visited. Coming back to visit, I discovered a few areas I was not familiar with from before. One such area is the pier harbor areas, which Kaohsiung has transformed into
LX Factory art district : Lisbon Portugal
Lisbon is a great city with lots of interesting areas offering a wide variety of attractions. One interesting area that’s a bit different from all the architectural historical tourist areas of Lisbon is the funky LX Factory art area, a
City of Arts and Sciences : Valencia Spain
The problem was I arrived in Valencia after visiting Barcelona, Girona, and Figueres, and so the charming old central area of Valencia was just, let’s say, okay. Sure, you get your lovely architecture, a grand cathedral, a lively local market,
National Art Museum of China & National Museum of China : Beijing
Interested in arts and culture in Beijing? Quite a few things for you to see. My absolute favorite is the 798 area, but if you prefer the more organized museums and wondering around large structures with exhibition halls, then Beijing
He Xiangning Art Museum : Shenzhen
Shenzhen is trying hard to push for more art with dedicated art zones throughout the city. OCT Loft Contemporary Art Terminal is one fine example. But that’s relatively new, prior to that, not too far away also in the Overseas
2121 Design Sight museum : Rippongi Tokyo
One of the nicest discoveries of my recent visit to Tokyo was realizing that Tokyo is filled with culture and arts. In the Rippongi area there are a number of world-class art museums, with top notch exhibitions with some of
Taipei Culture & Arts Trip : Summary & Itinerary
Taipei is one of my favorite cities. Ever since I first arrived in Taipei I felt a strong connection to Taipei and the Taiwanese people that made me want to stay and study Mandarin for a semester and then come
Huashan Creative Park 1914 : Taipei
Taipei’s push for more arts and culture is really showing throughout the city. In the last few years the local government has transformed previously run-down factory space into a happening bustling space for local artists and interesting exhibitions. Songshan Cultural
Nathan Sawaya’s Lego Art : Songshan Cultural District Exhibitions
In the last few years Taipei has really been pushing culture and arts forward with the establishment of various arts villages art districts across Taipei. In my recent visit to Taipei I counted atleast five new such areas, all bustling
