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Billy May 14, 2016 3 Comments

5 Reasons Why You Should Go To Asia

Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Asia
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A few people have mentioned to me that they love traveling to Europe, but they have no desire to go to Asia.  I have a brief response to that:  You’re missing out!  Sure, it’s a longer trip from the US to Asia than it is to Europe.  But it’s a completely different world, one definitely worth visiting.  Here are 5 reasons why you should go: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Abu Dhabi, Angkor Wat, Asia, Bahrain, Beijing, Buddhism, China, East Asia, Food, Forbidden City, Grand Canal, Great Wall, Guangzhou, Hinduism, History, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Islam, Jainism, Japan, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Malaysia, Mumbai, Oman, Shanghai, Sikhism, Singapore, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Southwest Asia, Taj Mahal, UAE

Billy May 13, 2016 5 Comments

Introduction to China 2015

Dragon Wall, Beihai Park, Beijing, China, Asia
Dragon Wall, Beihai Park, Beijing

[This post is a little long, but you don’t want to miss the pictures at the end.]

Ni hao!  Welcome to my trip to China!  Technically, it’s my trip to East China and North China.  Someday, I hope to make a trip to South China.  That would include my return to Hong Kong, the city I fell in love with while I was in the Navy many years (decades, actually) ago.  Lately, I’ve also been thinking of visiting West-Central China, home of giant pandas and spicy Sichuan cuisine! [Read more…]

Filed Under: East Asia Tagged With: Asia, Beijing, Challenges, China, East Asia, Language

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