Shenzhen Shorts – The Guanlan Old Market

Shenzhen Shorts – The Guanlan Old Market

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 

America on Foot — Downtown Portland

America on Foot — Downtown Portland

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 

America on Foot — Portland’s Old Town (Chinatown)

America on Foot — Portland’s Old Town (Chinatown)

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 

Hong Kong Itineraries — Central in Four Hours

Hong Kong Itineraries — Central in Four Hours

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 

America on Foot — The Pittock Mansion

America on Foot — The Pittock Mansion

I was drawn to a tour at the Pittock Mansion for two reasons. First is that it is a beautiful heritage building in Portland. Second, one can do hiking trails in the area. Originally, I was going to do a proper hike there, but I 

America on Foot — The Multnomah Falls

America on Foot — The Multnomah Falls

I enjoyed the Multnomah Falls as a good excursion, away from the city life of Portland. On this early morning I ventured into a natural endowment of Oregon, what ultimately is the most precious heritage of the state. The Multnomah Falls features the spectacular view 

America on Foot — Portland Preliminaries and Itinerary

America on Foot — Portland Preliminaries and Itinerary

I was in Portland for two and a half days and spent two days sightseeing. Portland has quite a number of scenic spots, museums and historical venues to offer if one has a car. Since I didn’t have a car, I will be discussing places 

America on Foot — The USS Iowa in San Pedro

America on Foot — The USS Iowa in San Pedro

My heart skipped a beat when I came to a closeup view of the USS Iowa. It was stately, to say the least. Under generous sunlight the USS Iowa breathes an aged but assured glory. Its imposing image is immediately evocative of battle scenes. I 

America on Foot — The Lions Lighthouse in Long Beach

America on Foot — The Lions Lighthouse in Long Beach

I noticed that the Los Angeles mornings were always somewhat hazy. The day was young and the wintriness was gentle. In fact, it felt almost as if California was still easing into the fall. For it was even warmer than Hong Kong at this time 

America on Foot — Preliminaries

America on Foot — Preliminaries

It has been over a decade since I set foot in the United States, the country that I also consider to be home. There was urgency in returning this time because my driver’s license has expired, and every ten years, the renewal requires an in-person