Confucian temples are usually not as exciting as Daoist folk temples, but there is something unique about them that offers a special appeal. Shanghai’s Confucius Temple (上海文廟), though a bit off the tourist beaten track and despite not looking like
The Bund – European Architecture @Shanghai
There are times when you can’t help but think – there is some good in Colonialism, atleast architecture wise. What would Shanghai do without those beautiful European style buildings on The Bund, Xintian Di, Taikang Rd. or the French Concession?
Shanghai’s Pudong Night Skyline from The Bund
One of Shanghai’s most recognizable symbols is the skyline of the new Pudong skyscrapers from the boardwalk on the Bund side. It is indeed quite a sight, though still pale in comparison to the long & shiny Hong Kong skyline.
Chinese Food Porn– Shanghai Restaurants
More food, this time from the Shanghai visit. In Shanghai I visited quite a few restaurants representing different parts of China and had my fair share of surprises when it comes to diversity of tastes and levels of spicy (which
Taiwanese Food Porn
It’s not all Taiwanese, there’s some Japanese, Hong-Kongese and Chinese, but I thought I’d share some photos of the food I had while I was away in Taiwan. If you’re living in Asia – it might not be that exciting,
Hong Kong International Art Fair 2010
Running for over three years now, the annual Hong Kong International Art Fair is really worth visiting. I can’t say that I understand much about art, but I previously attended the Hong Kong International Art Fair 2009 and found it
Old Taiwanese songs @NTU Community Arts Festival 2010
When visiting Taipei’s Gong Guan area next to National Taiwan University I happened to come across the National Taiwan University Community Arts Festival 2010 with some local performances of both amateur and professional performers. Watch their promotional videos here
Best Asian Universities–Asia University Rankings 2010
Looking for the best universities in Asia? There are so many rankings and lists out there, so it gets confusing. Let me try and help you… Following is the top world university rankings for the Asian academic universities analyzed
Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park– Snorkeling in Hong Kong
Though Hong Kong has some really nice beaches and the water quality is said to be adequate in most, it is still a bit difficult to find a good spot for diving and snorkeling where you can actually see lively
Yarkon River & Park Hayarkon – Tel Aviv
The Tel-Aviv municipality managed to take the area around the radio-active water-stream of the Yarkon River and turn it into a fairly nice and active Park Hayarkon (Ganei Yehoshua). It has been there for many years, but I think it’s
