South Scottsdale is nothing like the palm trees-and-golf courses luxury destination you expect it to be. My neighborhood is full of abandoned and disused property. … Read the rest
Tag: culture
Book Review: attractive unattractive americans
American travelers trying to pass themselves off as Canadians is an old story. I’ve seen them with Canadian flags sewn onto their backpacks – but … Read the rest
Thoughts on Culture and Live Theater in Phoenix
People love to say that Phoenix doesn’t have any culture. It’s a notion that people parrot constantly. And it puts me in the mood to … Read the rest
Humanity Versus Hostility – Thoughts from a Jam-Packed Asian City
It’s a head-on collision in the making. Two fast-moving motorbikes, a mountainous road slick with rain.
The riders see each other at the last second. … Read the rest
Asia’s Novelty Act – Me!
I’m curious about South Korea — and it seems South Korea is just as curious about me. From news television crews to young women asking … Read the rest
The Mountain Bike That Changed Everything
There’s one mountain bike that made my life better.
It didn’t have any carbon fiber or hydraulic disc brakes. Its only suspension was my arms … Read the rest
Review – South Korea’s Incheon International Airport
I’m watching people in traditional Korean dress teach art classes. To my left, there’s a string quartet playing to a growing audience. But when I
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