A recent NY Times article, Beach Essentials in China: Flip-Flops, a Towel and a Ski Mask (August 3, 2012), highlights China’s fear of the sun, or rather fear of a suntan. And yes, it’s true.
(Photo: Sim Chi Yin for The New York Times)
If you were to visit Hainan (the Hawaii of China) you’d find kilometers of beaches that would be barren in the daytime, except for the few determined Chinese tourists donning their matching Hawaiian shorts and top, black shoes, black socks and umbrellas. They’re there to take some glamour shots, but only for a few seconds before they melt from the heat. But the moment the sun starts to fall, the flood lights go on and the hoards are out to play. Read more...
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My tan doesn’t make me a peasant…
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November 24, 2011 – 12:00 am
For once I’m not traveling like crazy and can stop to enjoy life’s little luxuries like sleeping in, meeting friends for coffee, cooking, eating out or buying milk without it spoiling. I recently came across a stop motion film of Hong Kong by Asa Li featuring all the fantastic things the city has to offer if you take a moment to enjoy it. But the fact remains that most people take this city for granted and rarely explore (or appreciate) what’s readily available.
Living in this concrete jungle is intense, but there are definitely ways to “escape” without leaving. Here’s a rundown of the things I’ve done in my past month’s “staycation.” Read more...
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Staycationing in Hong Kong
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October 3, 2011 – 11:09 am
I’ve seen more Kindles and Nooks in the past month across the beaches and shores of Tel Aviv, Istanbul and Kota Kinabalu than I’ve seen my whole life, and I have to admit I was jealous of their smart and savvy beachgoing owners. In an urban setting these black and white readers may seem archaic (they certainly aren’t as cool or trendy as iPads) but for travelers who want to read in the sun, these e-readers are the way to go. Get one and you’ll be the envy of everyone on the beach.
Benefits we know, but I can’t stress enough: Read more...
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Kindles rule the beaches amongst savvy travelers
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