We wrote a book about ‘food discourse,’ the language of food on cooking shows on Food Network, one of America’s most influential all-food, all-day television channels. Food Discourse of Celebrity Chefs of Food Network is…
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Sydney, Australia
Known for its harbourfront, Sydney is one of Australia’s largest cities and the capital of New South Wales. The distinctive Opera House with its ‘sails’ and the Sydney Harbour Bridge connecting the central business district…
Sydney and Tasmania Cruise
Cruising with our parents has become a great option to see one another. Living on opposite ends of the globe, we met halfway in Sydney for a 8-day, 7-night cruise on the Majestic Princess. We…
London
One could spend a year in London and still not see everything. So much to do! See the iconic sites– Westminster, Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and London Eye. Shop at historic Harrod’s and Fortnum…
Sun, sand, cable ride Langkawi, Malaysia
Langkawi is one of Malaysia’s best-known beach destinations. Rising from the Andaman Sea, the “Jewel of Kedah” is one of 99 islands that make up of the archipelago. Enjoy the beach for parasailing and jet-skiing,…
Hong Kong – tour and talk
Hong Kong, culturally rich and vibrant, is another Southeast Asian powerhouse. A 4-hour flight north of Singapore, Hong Kong is known as an alpha world city for its economic importance in the global network. We…
Mai Khao Beach, Phuket, Thailand
Stretching along Phuket, Thailand’s northernmost tip, Mai Khao has white sand beaches, a mild surf, and is dotted with four- and five- star resorts and a beach club. The gentle, relaxed vibe contrasts with the…
Exploring southern Japan, land (Kyoto, Kobe, Osaka) and sea (Princess Cruise)
Japan is both traditional and modern with kimonos and geisha, exquisite cuisine, high-tech toilets with many features (spraying, drying, heating, playing music) and efficient public transport system. A seven-hour flight north of Singapore, Japan is…
Phuket, Thailand
For mid-semester break, we went to Phuket, one of the largest islands and most popular beaches in Thailand, with coasts of soft, white sand and rainforested mountains in the interior. Activities abound from water sports,…
Sentosa Island, Singapore
Sentosa is an island resort off of Singapore’s southern coast. Beyond Universal Studios, S.E.A. Aquarium, Hershey’s Chocolate World, the leisure destination has three beaches: Siloso Beach, Palawan Beach, and Tanjong Beach. Sentosa Cove is one…