Laura in Singapore

Now that I have your attention, please click here to learn what the heck these pictures are about! Thaipusam, the Hindu festival of, well,...

This is my last Korean lovefest. The sites , the scenery, the Engrish ! Good times !

When you go to Seoul, one of the most important and entertaining attractions is the Teddy Bear Museum, which teaches you about Korean teddy ...

This post is my tribute to Korean cuisine . If you live in a major city, I suggest you go try some immediately! Korean food is unlike other...

We now return to regular postings with a preview of several upcoming posts on our fabulous long weekend trip to Seoul, Korea. This is how m...

This week, the Tamil people celebrated Pongal, the harvest festival. This festival involves crowds, cows, goats, free food, and especially ...

What do fish bladders and fried chicken have in common? They form part of Peranakan food. Peranakans are people of mixed Malaysian and Chine...

Above are waterfront panoramas (click to enlarge) of Singapore and Vancouver where, it turns out, the holiday seasons are the same. Here ar...

Freaky Biker Barry and much more normal Laura wish you a wonderful holiday and fabulous New Year 2009!

Tired of the cold? Planning your vacations for 2009? This is a good time to consider visiting Singapore, and here are the top ten reasons wh...

This entry is dedicated to my journalist friend Anu, and her work on green roooves. Though I'm less talented, I still think green roove...