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My Kind of Town Has All That Jazz
We travel nearly 9000 miles and yet Chicago still finds a way to insinuate its way into our daily lives. This time, though, is different – we actually look forward to going to our university complex. Taking a few lessons … Continue reading
Sharks, Quarks, and Parks
The red pulse beats calmly and rhythmically from the core. Like a stone dropping into still water, waves emanate from the center. You can feel that idea in Beijing. The Chinese capital wields incredibly influence over world politics – in realist terms, … Continue reading
Aerial Cascade
The Temple of Heaven (天坛) is one of Beijing’s most visited sites. It is a giant complex on which many prayer halls form the area where the Qing and Ming emperors would make their annual walk from the Forbidden City … Continue reading
Somewhere Between Winnipeg and Siberia
Finally. Half of a year of waiting is over. Visa from the consulate – check. Dog-eared Lonely Planet – check. Chopstick finesse – uhh, to be acquired later. I was finally going to China. Since I had to change my Tokyo itinerary, I … Continue reading
Beijing-Bound
A few days after posting saying I was still going to Tokyo despite the earthquake, I quickly realized that a trip to Japan right now would not really be appropriate or worthwhile. With rolling blackouts throughout Japan and the looming … Continue reading
The Sun Also Rises
Officially confirmed – making a pitstop in Japan for a week before continuing on to Beijing and mainland PRC for 3 months. Goals for Tokyo: get lost on subway take pictures of shiny lights eat sushi on one of those carousel things … Continue reading
Refugees Run the Seas Because We Own Our Own Boats
*This is part 1 of 2 of Cartagena. See part 2 below.* Destination Colombia. FARC rebels conduct secret raids across the Venezuelan border while drug peddlers deal cocaine on the streets? Isn’t is just SO dangerous? While a lot of that stuff … Continue reading
