The above above video is character-driven montage of “Portraits of Southeast Asia,” a photo-heavy post from September 2013 on Sleepless in Singapore that shows a beautiful cross section of the characters who inspired… Continue reading
NEW YORK — A drizzly autumn afternoon in the Bronx has camouflaged Morris Avenue in monochromatic grey. On this bleak street one figure stands out: A Cambodian monk clad in a vibrant orange… Continue reading
EDITOR’S NOTE: Click here to see an updated version of this story published by Voices of New York in April 2014. NEW YORK — A drizzly autumn afternoon in the Bronx has camouflaged… Continue reading
Transformative. That’s the word I use when people ask me, “How was your trip to Southeast Asia?” Nine months have passed since my return to North America, yet I still think about that… Continue reading
Glasses clink around me. People shout, “Chul Muy!” Someone scoops more ice into my cup of beer. Everyone smiles. ‘Chul Muy’ is the Cambodian word for ‘cheers’ and there was no lack of… Continue reading
Singapore has absorbed culture from every corner of the earth. Chinese, Malaysian, Indonesian and North and South Indian people make up the bulk of the cultural fabric here. Some are new to Singapore,… Continue reading
Asian Geographic is going to be my home for the next month. So far, the experience has been a blast. The magazine focuses on diverse cultural issues and topics across Asia, with a… Continue reading
It has been a week since I packed my bags in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and hopped on a flight to Singapore. Yes, Singapore! Half the world away from Canada. I’ve finally just… Continue reading
