The Vietnam War Through the Eyes of the Vietnamese
In March 2019, my daughter, Alex, and I visited Saigon. On the fourth day of our trip, I suggested adding the War …
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We Discovered Restaurant “Sharing Fee” During the Wan An Air Raid Drill in Taipei
On Monday, May 27, 2019, we were scheduled to go on a tour of Shifen and Jiufen. The meeting place was GaKuDen Bakery …
PAL Flight from Manila to Hanoi Not Permitted to Cross China’s Airspace?
The shortest distance between Point A and Point B is a straight line. Only a fool will deny that.
One would think …
Manila and Osaka: What Happened at the Airports
Making travel plans that coincide with the arrival or departure of visiting foreign dignitaries is a bad idea. BAD IDEA. …
Laguna de Bay: You Don’t Pronounce “Bay” as in Manila Bay
I used to think that it was correct to refer to Laguna de Bay sa Laguna Lake. Not. “Laguna” is the Spanish word for …
Singapore’s Integrated Resorts: Some Thoughts on Gambling and Casinos
Last November, while taking a “duck tour” around Singapore’s Marina Bay, the Filipino tour guide, Chris, pointed to …
Singapore’s Penal System May Be Harsh, But…
When you walk the streets of Singapore, prowl the malls or ride in the train, it isn’t unusual to overhear conversations …