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Exploration

Call of the Marin

Flirting with luck, the sea, and shipwreck tales

Food

Eating the Past with Dumplings

A recipe can remind us of our roots

Culture

Sole Story

The importance of having adventures with a trusty companion

Food

Cold Comfort Quiche

Sometimes we eat out of fear

Exploration

Phoenix Rising

How long do we persist in pursuing our dreams? When do we give up on impossibilities?

Exploration

Desperately Seeking Serenity

Dealing with an ICYMI world. How do I pursue inner tranquility without feeling left out?

Exploration

Sleepless in Seoul

The border between late night and early morning transforms a city's personality, making me realize it speaks its own language.

Culture

In the Kingdom of Trees

Trees can teach us about life without preaching. They provide us with lessons about strength, trust, patience, and being fulfilled in ourselves.

Food

So Much S’more

The excitement of the very first bite

Exploration

Invisible Beijing

I wonder what is the purpose of public space? How can I as a citizen best use a public space in order to engage with my community?

Exploration

Shanghai Nights

I struggle with differing cultural ideas about personal space and acceptable culinary treats. I contemplate whether prejudices about space and food are right or wrong.

Exploration

This Side of Paradise

Exploring the idea of progress, ecology, and the cultural zoo.

Exploration

Trekking the Great Wall

A trek along the Great Wall of China reveals one of the constants in life — that nothing can last forever.

Culture

Chasing the Rain

An immersive museum exhibit leads to contemplation about how we view weather

Exploration

Spending Light at Lake Tahoe

Learning to observe

Food

Strawberry Tarts Forever

Can pastry be art?

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