A lake in Beijing, surronded by tons of tiny bars and restaurant. One cold, windy Saturday, Agatha, Ellen, Wen Lei, Thai and I decided to go ice skating.
Happy New Year! January 7th 2007 As you may have seen on the news or read in the papers, two strong earthquakes struck off of the coast of Taiwan last week, severing several major undersea communication cables. The destruction of these cables has resulted in the loss of internet service and the ability to make overseas phone calls in many areas of Asia, including China. Service is slowly being restored, but access to the intern ... read more
Asia » China » Beijing For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more
I hope that this blog of my experiences living and traveling abroad is able to facilitate multicultural understanding for those who don't have the time or opportunity to travel. If I may make one small difference in the world, I hope it can be one that helps us to understand that the multitude of small things we have in common bind the world so much more tightly than the seemingly bigger things that currently divide us. Our individual cultures and history should be celebrated--yes--but difference of opinion should never be the source of conflict. Rather, it's an opportunity to learn and grow. ... full info