Monthly Archives: July 2012

Stanley and two babies

Day 336: (。◕‿◕。)

Taipei, Taiwan World is small indeed. Two years ago when I hosted Akie in NYC, I was also hosting Shirley and Stanley at the same time. All of them were on their round-the-world trip. It’s a pleasure being able to meet them all again this […]

Mahjong

Day 335: Mahjong and Food

Taipei, Taiwan Lazy day :] It was raining outside and we stayed indoors having lunch at home and playing mahjong, Then it’s eating out for dinner. Life is good. Home food: Mahjong: Eating out:        

Watermelon Vendor

Day 334: Mamma Mia! (Literally Speaking)

Seoul – Incheon, Korea – Taipei, Taiwan Moving on to Taiwan today! My mum flew in from the States to meet up with me. She got in the airport at 5am and waited out for my arrival at 11am. I had not seen her for […]

Pakbingsu

Day 333: Pakbingsu

Yeosu – Seoul, Korea Having spent two and a half days in Yeosu Expo, I took a bus and made my way back to Seoul. Didn’t do much the rest of the day except for going out to have more Pakbingsu (shaved iced) with two […]

Yeosu Expo

Day 332: Digital Existence

Yeosu, Korea Another day at the Expo. I was rushing around the whole day trying to visit all attractions: I was totally at home now staying my third nights at Yeosu’s Jjimjilbang. After shower, I laid around on the floor drinking Sikhye and eating Pakbingsu […]

Hello Yeosu

Day 331: Yes Yeosu

Yeosu, Korea Spent roughly 12 hours roaming around the Yeosu Expo ground. Simply too much to see. Loads of robots: Cultural events and pavilions: Marine technology pavilions: Corporate pavilions trying to outdo one another with fancy architectures, graphics and technology: Ocean-themed parade: Giant screens, rear-view […]

Being "underwater" without diving

Day 330: The Naked Truth

Seoul – Yeosu, Korea At first, I found it rather troublesome trying to figure out the logistics for cheap transportation and accommodation for the Yeosu Expo. Thinking back about it now, it’s actually quite straightforward. I think I successfully visited Yeosu and the expo in […]