a blog by Jim George
I spent 4 days with my roommate Billion exploring his home town of Segamat, Malaysia.
Malaysia is the most multi-cultural place I’ve ever been. Malay, Indian, and Chinese all live harmoniously together with a slow paced life style. We spent some time in the jungle exploring the fruit, palm, and rubber tree plantations. Bought a fish [...]
I spent the day today in Japan. First impression: I thought Taipei was clean, but Japan is Immaculate.
Coming into Tokyo last night and finding my way to the youth hostel was a smooth, organized, and peaceful experience. People were very friendly and helpful when I was a bit lost. Everything is well labeled transportation is [...]
It has been an action packed few days in Taipei! 淇璎’s (Flora) family was unbelievably hospitable and she made sure I got to see highlights from the entire city.
The first day was an art chase first to the Ceramics Biennial and then to the Taipei Fine Arts Museum for the Taipei Biennial. The Ceramics Biennial [...]
A few posts back I mentioned that I had scheduled my next trip to first Taipei, Taiwan then to Tokyo, Japan. Today I completed the first leg of the journey. I am staying with a friend that Alex introduced me to. We have been chatting time and again since I knew I was coming to [...]
