![Coca-Cola, Congee, and Century Eggs](http://www.zariat.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/100315HK_08-100x100.jpeg)
Coca-Cola, Congee, and Century Eggs
There are two fall-back activities on which every tourist can depend, no matter where they go, or for how long they stay: eating and shopping. In Hong Kong, one can experience a diverse and overwhelming abundance of both, at seemingly…
![Pilgrimage to the Tian Tan Buddha](http://www.zariat.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/100315HK_01-150x150.jpeg)
Pilgrimage to the Tian Tan Buddha
Sometimes you don’t have a lot of time to explore a city. In this case, i was already routed to have a multi-hour layover in Hong Kong, so i decided to extend it for a day. Without much time, or…
![Where There Is No Word for 'Art'](http://www.zariat.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/100313Bali_01-150x150.jpeg)
Where There Is No Word for ‘Art’
Bali is an extraordinary place, where nothing stays the same, yet everything seems ageless… The Balinese language has no specific word for Art, i am told, yet the island is adorned with elaborate detail. It is a land of inexplicable…
![Tetraphobia and Triskaidekaphobia in Hong Kong](http://www.zariat.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/elevator0001_w-100x100.jpg)
Tetraphobia and Triskaidekaphobia in Hong Kong
At some point in the past, i had previously learned that some numbers, like 2 and 8, are considered lucky in Chinese culture, and that the number 4 is considered unlucky. This is based on similarities the numbers have, when…
![Hello Kowloon 九龍 .](http://www.zariat.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_2255-100x100.jpg)
Hello Kowloon 九龍 .
Hong Kong is simply amazing. From street vendor stalls to Michelin-starred restaurants, the realm of options for food alone is enough to absorb one’s entire agenda (and budget). Mass-produced trinkets and designer boutiques alike vie for some of the world’s…
![Four Days in Singapore](http://www.zariat.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_2370-100x100.jpg)
Four Days in Singapore
You can see a lot in four days in Singapore, particularly because this city-island is constantly in motion. You can dine and shop 24 hours a day. The airport itself is more timeless than a Vegas casino, with orchids, hotels-by-the-hour…
![Narita After Dark](http://www.zariat.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dsc06892-100x100.jpg)
Narita After Dark
Sometimes having a long flight layover can be a bonus, especially if the airline provides local accommodation. I had less than 24 hours to spend in Japan, mostly at night, but i was determined to at least have a look…