Trying to bring contemporary art to public space in Hong Kong the Mobile M+ Inflation exhibition that closed this week at the West Kowloon Cultural District setup mind provoking floats that – combined with the gloomy Hong Kong weather –
Rubber Duck visits Victoria Harbor : Hong Kong
Promised myself I wouldn’t, and I almost made it. Almost. But last week when I was visiting the Hong Kong Culture Centre and walked the Avenue of Stars I saw it. Surrounded by hundreds of enthusiastic Hong Kong camera fanatics
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens : Gainesville, Florida
I visited the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens while in Gainesville for an academic conference with the University of Florida (SSSP 2012). A lovely Gainesville student couple were sweet to host me while in Gainesville and were the ones to suggest visiting
El Yunque National Rain Forest Day Trip: Puerto Rico
Looking for a lovely nature day-trip in Puerto Rico away from San Juan. Lots of wonderful options for you to choose from, but there’s one that really stands out – the El Yunque Rain Forest, the only rainforest under the
Casas Armstrong-Poventud & Wiechers-Villaronga : Ponce Historic Houses
At the heart of Ponce in Puerto Rico is a historical zone worth exploring showcasing truly magnificent historical buildings. I’ll take you in to see two of those to get a bit of the historical ambience – (1) Casa Armstrong-Poventud,
Ohel Leah Synagogue : Mid-levels – Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Jewish community dates back as far as the British arriving in the area during mid 19th century. Some of the Jewish families, especially the Sassoons and the Kadoories, soon turned wealthy business entrepreneurs becoming prominent members of
Eldrige Street Synagogue Museum : China Town – New York City
The Eldrige Street Museum was a lovely unexpected surprise, being based in an old 1887 synagogue of the former Jewish community that once lived near today’s China Town. I came up from an exchange in Florida to cold New York
Old Music Boxes Collection : Lightner Museum – Saint Augustine
Across the street from the Flagler College is a cute little antiques museum. The former Spanish Renaissance style Hotel Alcazar, dating back to the 1887, it is a beautiful structure for a museum. You can enjoy the very extensive Lightner
Shanhou Folk Culture Village : Kinmen Island – Taiwan
Kinmen Island is a hidden jewel. Though I’ve lived in Taiwan and have visited since leaving numerous times there have always been parts of Taiwan that I’ve wanted to go and haven’t been to yet. Kinmen, Matsu and Penghu islands
Victoria Harbour from above : The Excelsior – Causeway Bay – Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s been running a few terrific arts events recently. The Hong Kong Contemporary 2013 was held in the Excelsior Hotel at Causeway Bay which I have never been to before but have always wanted to because of their TToT
