Vignettes of the World
My Travel Journal
I took an easy walk at the Guiwan Park of Shenzhen’s Qianhai district today and found it to be surprisingly pleasant. The Guiwan Park of Qianhai The Guiwan Park is a slender strip of land allocated as a public park space. The park “wraps around” …
It is that time of the year. The “fall” foliage is once again the center of attention for theme photographers. On this wonderfully sunny winter day we visited the Honghualing Park, into the depths of the Longgang District of Shenzhen, to see some of the …
This was my first time returning to the United States in 13 years, and I had to get by without a car because my drivers’ license expired. Therefore, the theme of this trip was “America on Foot.” In both Los Angeles and Portland, I relied …
One reason why I found Long Beach to be exceedingly welcoming is that it offers a wide variety of food in all colors of the spectrum. From daily Asian to food truck Mexican, from all-American steak to a cozy brunch, there are a ton of …
After a few days in Portland, I returned to the warmth of Los Angeles. I felt forever welcomed there in the City of Angels. On my last day in Long Beach, I took a leisurely walk in the Marina area, the beach, and some downtown …
When it comes to the history of Oregon, what immediately comes into mind is the Lewis and Clark Expedition. This is the nationally-taught history of the Pacific Northwest. Although there was a story before and there is a story after, the expedition is a good …
Speaking of Guanlan in Shenzhen, most Hong Kong people would think of golfing. Indeed, the Guanlan Old Market is not so far away from the Guanlan Lake, which is the golfing area. Therefore, if you are going to golf in Guanlan, the Guanlan Old Market …
I took the light rail from the Airport to Portland. On the way I saw the Willamette River on the bridge. That was when I realized what a magnificent river it is. It must have been fearsome, when it did flood, throughout the history of …
Portland was founded in 1843 and incorporated in 1851. The City of Portland grew out of the area west of the Willamette River. That fact meets the history of the city’s early beginning. Due to the convenience of the Willamette River as a waterway, the …
This four-hour itinerary will take you through some of the key heritage sites and cultural experiences in Central. If you have just one day in Hong Kong, I suggest doing this walk to get a sense of Hong Kong’s most iconic character. The walk will …