I debated on splitting this day’s blog entry into two, because each restaurant is notable in its own right, but in the interest of time and space, I gotta keep them together.On our last full day in Shanghai, we had…
I saw some reports on China’s “ghost towns” and was intrigued. The world’s most populated country builds gigantic cities fashioned after European destinations to house a million people each, but only a fraction of that reside in them. Many of…
Inevitably when I travel, I fall a day or two behind in my blogs due to fatigue and/or lack of time. This time, I also had to factor in spotty internet connectivity, so I am now behind four days. I…
Part of 1933 Shanghai If you’ve been following my blog, you know that I visited Shanghai last year as a detour off Hawaiian Airlines’ inaugural flight to Taipei, Taiwan. My niece Cymri lives there, so it’s natural that I would…
Will (left) and Marv with the entire collection of snacks that we tasted.As you know, I went to Taiwan, China, and Japan recently, and the trips were so close together that I was able to stockpile a nice collection of…
It took a while, but here’s my wrap-up of my trip to Taipei, thanks to Hawaiian Airlines, who launched direct service there and invited me along on the inaugural flight. With so many Taiwanese in Hawaii, there’s no reason not…
I’m not going to candy-coat it: the difference between what a Westerner makes in Shanghai, and a local Chinese person, is dramatically different. Laowai (foreigners) make a lot more money, and you might find Chinese senior executives making way less…
There are three things you will want to do in Shanghai to really get a look at their culture: If you’re a shopper, go to the counterfeit market; even if you’re not a shopper, go to the marriage market; and…
Shanghai is known for their food: street food, fancy food, ethnic food (including the minorities in China), Western food, and more. Beyond sightseeing and shopping, which can be done in a few days, all of your other time in Shanghai…
Aside from the various districts, Shanghai is divided into two distinct areas: Puxi, the main city; and Pudong, where the tallest buildings are. You will see a lot of tall buildings on the Puxi side, but they are a mix…
I left Taipei for a quick detour to visit my niece Cymri in Shanghai, which is about a $400 round trip at this time of year. I had not been to Shanghai since maybe 1983, when it was still very…
Shilin Night Market, Taipei, Taiwan. 士林夜市 by druchoyActually, the above title may not be appropriate, since Taiwanese people do not want to be known as part of China. The true PC way to refer to Taiwan and its people is…
The ladies of Loading Zone Arts held a fundraiser for Essence of Hawaii at Lotus on Wednesday night. The event featured live painting by Chanel Tanaka and Kris Goto, music by A Room Of-House, and an open jam with Dancers Unlimited.…
The home base for the 2022 Hale ‘Aina Restaurateurs of the Year is a hidden paradise that serves up the best Lao and Thai food in Honolulu.
