After living here for almost three years, I think I’m qualified to play tour guide in Shanghai. I recently played tour guide again…

I’ve been a UFC fan since I watched the very first tournament on VHS which I rented from Superior Video in Duncan British Columbia. So it is a surprise it has taken me this long to finally see some live fights…

After my epic commitment to study for the CFA Level 2 exam for a fourth time, I was long overdue to take a trip. I had been biding my time in Shanghai waiting for an invitation to go somewhere and do something…

Ever since I moved to Shanghai I’ve been anticipating playing tour guide at this place, it’s been open a while, but despite numerous threats, no one has visited me, who I had to take here. Then I was randomly selected to go with folks from work. It was far from well organized, but I stood in line for hours and took a few pictures. I’ll probably be back…

Long before the Lonely Planet was calling it the best destination in Asia I visited Hokkaido, so when I was asked if I would return, I of course said “yes” for the good of my loyal readers…