**The following is a bit of self-reflection, ranting, sentimental thinking, and whatever else is in my train of thought. You’ve been warned.** A year has passed. I’m a year older. And I’ve moved to another city. A lot happens in one year. A friend passed. Old friendships continue to grow, other friends have drifted, and [...]
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Dear Diary (aka the interwebs)
Posted by Tiffany Wan on March 29, 2011
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2011/03/dear-diary-aka-the-interwebs/
Hong Kong brings World Peace
Recently, I’ve actually been eating a lot of humus! Haha, proof with the newest snippet of my contribution to VeggieWala: I recently took another trip to Hong Kong and encountered a pleasant and tranquil surprise. In the middle of one of the world’s most international financial capitals and densely populated cities is The World Peace Cafe [...]
Posted by Tiffany Wan on February 25, 2011
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2011/02/hong-kong-brings-world-peace/
before a move to China: part 2
Before moving anywhere, even to the next neighborhood, it’s always a hassle and headache, let alone across the globe! I previously had a few things to say about some common issues and encounters at the beginning like internet access beyond the GFW and personal care products. Here are a few more points to consider, thanks [...]
Posted by Tiffany Wan on September 20, 2010
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/09/before-a-move-to-china-part-2/
must know Chinese companies
Recently, China surpassed Japan as the world’s 2nd largest economy. A couple months ago I had a discussion with a classmate about our adjustments to living in Beijing. One of the biggest adjustments that seem so simple and natural in our respective home countries is the idea of brands. We know who to trust, what [...]
Posted by Tiffany Wan on August 23, 2010
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/08/19-must-know-chinese-cos/
Vermont: more than cheese & syrup
Last month I spent four days vacationing in the small resort town of Manchester, Vermont. During this trip we ate only at locally-owned restaurants and shops where I had some of the most freshly prepared food I have ever tasted. The one thing that I couldn’t help but notice was that each place had a [...]
Posted by Tiffany Wan on August 14, 2010
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/08/vermont-more-than-cheese-syrup/
streetfood: Boston’s Dog ‘n Claw
Dog ‘n Claw food stand at the New England Aquarium must be new! I didn’t have a chance to try the dogs, but the claws were definitely a refreshing summer snack, or small lunch! The roll is packed with chunks of lobster meat that’s light and refreshing, and just lobster (with mayonaise). With winters in Boston, we [...]
Posted by Tiffany Wan on August 7, 2010
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/08/streetfood-bostons-dog-n-claw/
Art Friday’s market
Original and handmade artistry has been showing and for sale every Friday in Downtown Crossing. The Art Friday’s market is open Fridays from 11am-6pm until October 1 on Summer Street. There’s some great, local works there from photography to pottery, jewelry, and bags. There’s music playing, tourists, and street performers; a great initiative by the [...]
Posted by Tiffany Wan on August 6, 2010
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/08/art-fridays-market/
airplane hotel trend
Hotel Costa Verde in Costa Rica has “most exclusive hotel suite in Costa Rica.” The fully outfitted, meticulously detailed, two bedroom, Boeing 727 fuselage suite. We have refurbished a vintage 1965 Boeing 727 airframe, which in its prior life shuttled globetrotters on South Africa Air and Avianca Airlines (Colombia). Our 727 home features two air [...]
Posted by Tiffany Wan on August 4, 2010
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/08/airplane-hotels-a-new-trend/