George Town, Malaysia | Photo Credit – Jan Venter |
After some thinking, Ricepaper’s Gavin Hee decided to step away from his day job so that he could see more of the world while he still has legs that function. … more »
George Town, Malaysia | Photo Credit – Jan Venter |
After some thinking, Ricepaper’s Gavin Hee decided to step away from his day job so that he could see more of the world while he still has legs that function. … more »
In a follow up to The Big Durian, William Tham continues his journey through Indonesia, leaving Jakarta for the cultural hub of Yogyakarta in Central Java.
The ancient baths of Yogyakarta’s Taman Sari.
“Malaysia?” the gentleman called … more »
I have been in Vancouver for some time now, but it’s surprising how much the city still has to offer. Once the usual attractions are out of the way-Stanley Park, the downtown core, and Granville Island for instance-Vancouver can appear … more »
At dawn, before Tokyo’s first trains chugged off from nearby Nippori Station, you rolled over to my side of bed at our Airbnb and kissed me awake. “Don’t forget me,” you said. My eyes were still closed when I mumbled … more »
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‘Escape to Gold Mountain’, a graphic novel by David H.T. Wong, is a retelling of his family’s stories, intertwining it with one of the largest human migrations in history. The Chinese pioneers in North America who played a part … more »
Food & the City is a new series of articles related to food and culture in Vancouver, and possibly beyond. The first article in this series looks at Sai Woo in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown, delving into the stories behind the … more »
Kathryn Ma’s ‘The Year She Left Us’ opens with Ari-full name Ariadne-wandering a maze of conflicting identities. Abandoned in a shopping mall in Kunming, China, she finds herself adopted by the loving but fragile Charlie, a lawyer based in San … more »
Charlotte Nip, born and raised in Vancouver, is a passionate writer, poet, and is currently a third year student at UBC. While pursuing her BA in English, she devotes her time to writing for new media publications. Her experiences include: … more »
Terry Woo’s first novel emerged in 2000, right at the start of what has been termed the Pacific Century and getting shortlisted for the Asian-Canadian Writer’s Workshop Award in the process. The book has since become a cult classic of … more »
‘Diaspora’ was originally written by William Tham for ‘Little Basket 2016’ by the Malaysian independent publisher Fixi Novo, and it is also being featured in the upcoming ‘Young in Malaysia’ anthology by Gerakbudaya. This excerpt from his essay … more »