13 Reasons Seoul Moves My Soul

It’s been a few years since I’ve been in Korea, and even more years since I lived in Shinchon, Seoul, but Korea still holds a place in my heart. Happy Chuseok everyone! 1.… Continue reading →

Hong Kong Flashback

This is just a thought that was running through my mind. It is a glimpse of what was and what became “My Hong Kong.” I remember all too well when Hong Kong was… Continue reading →

Kyoto at 4:00 AM

I recently found a Chinese Guofeng Poem I wrote years ago for my Chinese literature class back in Davis, but the imagery really sticks in my mind, so I thought I would share… Continue reading →

The Other Side of Hong Kong: Village Life

I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to visit a number of villages in Northwestern Hong Kong on this beautiful Sunday afternoon. The event was hosted by the expat group Internations, and… Continue reading →

What I miss about California

Living in Hong Kong is really great and all, but there are some things I miss in the US, especially in California, and these things I have really grown to appreciate, and I… Continue reading →

Expat Life

So this is my fourth week of work at my new job in Hong Kong! I really love it so far. In case you don’t know, I work at HKUST. Last week was… Continue reading →

Boat Trip

A few weeks ago I went on a boat trip in Sai Kung with my friend Bear, my classmate at Bilkent University in Turkiye (and his friends). It was so much fun! We… Continue reading →

Fresh Hong Kong Expat

I arrived in Hong Kong on Sunday August 7th. The second I stepped out of the airport I instantly remembered how hot and humid South Asia is in the summer, as if I… Continue reading →