I Didn't Like Barcelona. Not at First. | On Expectations, Disappointment, & Slow Travel
I didn't like Barcelona. Not at first. It didn't help that my first day there was completely grey and overcast. The neighbourhood looked gaunt and stark, the streets nearly empty. This was a far cry from the coastal photos I'd seen.
My Grandpa & Grandma: A Life | Looking Back at the Second Sino-Japanese War & Chinese Communism
We had hoped he would live to be 100 and set a record as the first centenarian in the village. But fate did not grant our wishes, and he himself was unwilling to cooperate.
China Then & Now: Returning to the Mainland for the First Time in 11 Years
After more than a decade of absence, returning to China was an eye-opener that ultimately had me feeling more in awe of the country than not. This wasn't always the case.
Remembering Grandpa & the War the World Forgot (Unit 731)
My grandpa is somewhat of a celebrity in his village. Not because he won a Nobel Prize or published an artistic masterpiece, but because he is one of the oldest living victim-survivors of the deadly Second Sino-Japanese War in the 1940s that claimed his left leg.
The Kissing Man Dream (and What AI Said About It)
“You’re ready to reawaken. Let your body heal, but also let your heart lead you toward what makes you feel alive again — in movement, in love, in place.”
A Cozy Christmas in Canada & Driving a Toy Train
The simplicity of it reminded me that happiness is found in everyday things; there is no limit to the source.
Why I Prefer Student Performances of The Nutcracker Ballet
Along with the acting chops also came a greater sense of risk – one you don't often find with a large, established company.
Why First Aid Matters for Dancers (Not for the Reason You Think)
There's an important aspect to receiving and/or offering first aid that many people forget about that can contribute to the outcome, especially for dancers.
Welcome to New York: A Reflection on the City of Dreams
How I spent New Year's Eve alone, visiting The Strangers Project, and more. I didn't feel like I'd "become one" with the city in the way I felt when I was in London. I didn't want to fight the fight here. But I understood it – the grit, the desire, the ravenousness.
Living in Berlin for One Month: Local Life & Culture
As observed by a solo traveller, dancer, and short-term expat.
The World at Your Desk: A Guide to Becoming a Successful Digital Nomad
Guest contributor: Cindy Aldridge. Did you know that you can explore the world while maintaining a flourishing career? You can thrive as a digital nomad if you
