The Bangkok National Museum is one of the loveliest I’ve seen. The galleries occupy several ornate buildings that were once home to Thai princes. There are three main exhibitions showcasing Thai history, art, and architecture. It is the first national museum in Thailand, having been established by King Rama V in the 19th century. Originally […]
Destinations
Wat Pho and the Reclining Buddha of Bangkok
Wat Pho in Bangkok is home to a colossal Reclining Buddha that stretches 46 meters from the top of its head to the soles of its mother-of-pearl feet. An impressive amount of gold leaf blankets the brick-and-plaster statue. Decorating the five meter feet are the 108 auspicious characters of Buddha, among them birds, tigers and […]
Where to Eat in Bangkok
The seasonings used in Thai cooking are so flavorsome that it’s hard to find bad food in Bangkok. Some meals are just more exceptional than others. But in a city so large and with so many dining options, how to you figure out where to eat? The following list includes what I feel to be […]
Holiday Tea at the Peninsula Shanghai
Even though we were happy spending a quiet Christmas at home in Shanghai this year, I still wanted to find a special way for us to celebrate the season. Last year in Hong Kong we enjoyed holiday tea at the famous Peninsula hotel. Since Shanghai boasts its own branch of this luxury brand, we headed over […]
Snapshot: Christmas in Shanghai
Last year we celebrated the holidays in Hong Kong and Macau. Having recently returned from Thailand and Vietnam, and with more trips planned for 2013, we thought a quiet Christmas at home in Shanghai would serve us well. This also gave us the opportunity to see how our adoptive city in the PRC handles a Western […]