Author: Ivan
Shanghai’ed in Shanghai!
We really stick out in a crowd in some places of the world, like a cat in a dog park. In these places, I don’t even bother trying to blend in. I wear my blue Columbia hiking ...
How Do You Say “Cinco de Mayo” in Japanese?
There’s something so odd about going to Asia and attending an event that is thoroughly American in history and flavor. Cinco de Mayo was started in the United States by Mexican-Americans to celebrate the victory of ...
Where’s the Beef?
Public events are good opportunities to experience Japanese culture, mix with locals and people-watch. We discovered a music festival being held in Kobe, Japan. Is that the same Kobe that’s famous for their beef? Yes indeed, it is!! Kobe is ...
An UN-Birthday Party
Deena and I were west-bound on a trans-Pacific cruise that just happened to cross the International Dateline the day before my birthday. Going in that direction, it’s the next day when you cross the line. So ...