Olympic Torch Relay in my hometown!

It is amazing, but realistic that the Olympic Torch Relay was there yesterday in my hometown, Fuzhou, a city with a history of more than 2300 years! The whole nation witness the symbol of peace spreading around the world and finally coming to the ancient land.
When you see the happy faces along the street when [...]

Experience the True America: Travel ‘off the beaten path’

Having a few international friends, I often consider where I would recommend they travel to have a TRUE American experience. With the current economic situation, some of these off-the-beaten-path destinations are looking better than ever. Here’s proof that the Mid-West should no longer be called the ‘fly-over-states.’

Madison, Wisconsin:
A gorgeous college town of 200,000+ situated [...]

Lollapalooza 2008

Chicago is a city of immense culture and entertainment. Two such events that any music or arts lover should enjoy are Looptopia, going on its second year and Lollapalooza now running its third set as a staple festival in the city.

An all night party called Looptopia will be coming to Chicago in May of [...]

New Orleans in Spring - French Quarter Festival

Springtime means festivals in New Orleans, celebrating the trinity of favorite things in New Orleans: food, music and culture.
The French Quarter Festival is a free three-day party in the French Quarter in late April. It’s the biggest free music festival in the South and there’s always great music and great food in a historic setting. [...]

The Infamous Polar Plunge

While in Madison Wisconsin visiting some friends I had the opportunity to witness the Polar Plunge. If there is one in your area you have to see this! The plunge is a charity event that gives businesses, organizations and individuals the opportunity to support local Special Olympics athletes. There are two ways to raise money [...]