Asia Archive
06 Apr 2013
The majesty of Mongolia
One of the most beautiful places in the world lies between China and Russia, a place where you can see the blend of both countries set against the backdrop of a culture and landscape all its own. The spectacular nature of this country is dwarfed perhaps only by its remoteness, as one of the least
31 Mar 2013
What to see in Shanghai
Though not the capital, Shanghai has long been viewed as the cultural city of China, at least as far as connection with the Western world is concerned. Even as Beijing tried to stem the tides of its pollution and brush up its look for the 2008 Olympics, Shanghai was already well-established as a city of
11 Mar 2013
Philippines and its Unending Beauty
There is no doubt that at one time or another, you have heard about someone you know who went to the Philippines. The truth is that this tropical island is among the favourite holiday destinations for people all over the world. Not only will you not have to worry about your budget but the wonderful
17 Jan 2013
Ex-pat life in Seoul, part II: the ugly
Last week I wrote about all the perks of living in Seoul, South Korea: the decent salary, the housing stipends, the great ex-pat community in the city and the easy access to travel. This week, I’ll focus on the not-so-thrilling aspects of life teaching English in South Korea. By far, the biggest stress is most
09 Jan 2013
Ex-pat life in Seoul, part I: The good
The prospect of packing up one’s life and moving to Seoul, South Korea, may seem a daunting and even baffling one to those who have never been there. It was to me when I first learned about the possibility of teaching English in Seoul for more money than I was making as a journalist in
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