Visiting China, the land of my family’s origin, was a special trip for me, and a window into my identity. I retraced my roots and saw the cities where my parents met and grew up. I was curious about what … Read More
Upon landing in Lhasa, Tibet, at an elevation of over 11,000 feet above sea level, our Tibetan tour guide draped a white silk scarf (the color of compassion) around our necks. It was amazing to see the shadows of clouds … Read More
Greece and archaeological sites on the Acropolis, Athens
I explored the art and culture of Mexico City and Teotihuacan. Some of the highlights included the Metropolitan Cathedral, San Francisco Church, and the Museum of Anthropology. The Laboratorio de Arte Alameda (LAA) in Mexico City focused on the art-technology … Read More
I initially drafted a poem in a torn magazine during my flight home from Morocco, inspired by a culture that seems to exist outside from our familiar pace. It’s a nation often glimpsed only from the corner of our eyes, … Read More