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
Kiu Tau – Tombolo from Sharp Island – HK National Geopark
Kiu Tau (橋頭) is a small island connected to Sharp Island (Kiu Tsui) by a tombolo. The fun thing about this tombolo is that it’s only visible when the water is low, only letting you pass through to Kiu Tau
Sharp Island – Kiu Tsui Chau – Sai Kung
Sharp Island, a 10-minute boat trip from Sai Kung town or HKUST, is a lovely get-away from the hustle-bustle of school/city. Mostly empty, even on the busy weekends, and with some fine quiet beaches and a nice hiking trail. The
Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course – Sai Kung
Kau Sai Chau’s Golf Course is as good as it gets with public golf courses. Set in the beautiful scenery of Sai Kung Peninsula, looking terrific from my university (HKUST) not too far away, people might go there to golf
Che Kung Temple @Sha Tin
I really enjoy visiting large temples and Che Kung Temple in HK’s Sha Tin area is a good reminder of what I’ve come to adore. Brings back good memories of Taiwan. Interestingly, the smaller temple dates back as early as
The Chinese Dead Sea
China’s Dead Sea or Salt Lake, located at Penglai Township in Dayin County of southwest China’s Sichuan province, recently received some Israeli media attention. Turns out the Chinese wanted to visit the dead sea in Israel so badly, they just
Asaf Avidan & the Mojos in Midi Festival 2010 China
Asaf Avidan & the Mojos, one of the more interesting Israeli musicians in the last year or so, have taken part in the Midi Festival 2010 in China. Here’s my translation of Mako.co.il : […] In the last couple of
