For many people wanting to experience a new culture in depth, TEFL teaching provides an ideal option. I am currently on my 4th TEFL assignment in two years and I don’t regret for a moment leaving my established career and taking the plunge. Luckily I had a good basis for becoming a teacher. My previous […]
Hong Kong needs to recognize sacrifices of migrant workers
<p>Letter-write Mr. Kingsley Smith (The Economist, Aug. 4) wrote to praise Hong Kong for its continued economic progress. However, it has failed to recognize the thousands of domestic helpers from the Philippines and Indonesia, who somehow contributed to Hong Kong’s economic development for many decades now. Before the eyes of Hong Kong government, the migrant […]
Are cell phones making us rude?
One day in Seoul I wandered into one of the large Buddhist temples to enjoy the soothing atmosphere. Away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world, I was inspired by the devoted meditators, prayers and bowers. I caught a few stares – a foreigner in the temple. I prayed that I wouldn’t do […]
Extremism or Musharraf: US pushes for action at any cost
Saeed Minhas Islamabad– As Pakistan decides to take on the home-grown monsters linked to religious extremists who have turned from freedom fighters to terrorists within a span of last 10 years, all investigations are pointing fingers at the involvement of investors and facilitators of these monsters which include royal families of UAE, House of Saud, […]
Where nightlife is at its best
How many of you have set foot in Manila? Not too many, I suppose. Then, why don’t you try so that you’ll feel how it’s like to enjoy the fun out there, and join the restless shadows of the night. I bet you won’t regret it. Unlike any other megalopolis in this world, Manila […]
The Art of My Life
I am going to talk about the art of my life and how I came to it. It is going to be a long article since it spans my whole life. I cut many things off, but it is still quite long. So please bear with me. As a kid, I enjoyed playing very much […]