Monthly Archives: October 2014

New York’s Halloween Tower

Posted on October 31, 2014 by findingfoodfluently

The Halloween Tower, by Madison Square Park in Manhattan, New York is rather nondescript. As of today, the 31st of October, 2014, there is still scaffolding cloaking much of the 12-story structure. Chances are you would have no idea that … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, pop culture | Tagged buildings, Halloween, holiday, Manhattan, New York | 3 Comments

Foreigner

Posted on October 23, 2014 by findingfoodfluently

Just as being human can have its pros and cons, so can being a foreigner. No kidding, right? I can blend in throughout a fair amount of the world. Rummaging through bazaars and souks in Istanbul, Cairo and Dearborn are … Continue reading →

Posted in East & Southeast Asia, Human Nature, South Asia | Tagged Asia, foreigner, prohibited, restricted, sign | 6 Comments

In Other Words, An Airport Terminal

Posted on October 16, 2014 by findingfoodfluently

I can’t remember exactly which Shanghai, China airport it was where I spotted this dubious “delayed flight lounge,” but you can be sure that it is no different from the rest of the terminal. Not to mention, when considering the … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation, China & Hong Kong, East & Southeast Asia | Tagged airport, China, delayed, flight, lounge, Shanghai, terminal | 5 Comments

Things the World Needed: Tianjin, China’s Ferris Wheel-in-a-Bridge

Posted on October 9, 2014 by findingfoodfluently

It’s not quite Tokyo’s “Big O,” but I’ll give China credit once again for gratuitous randomness. Located in the city of Tianjin, a quick train ride just south of Beijing, the Tianjin Eye (天津之眼摩天轮) opened in mid-2008. What makes this … Continue reading →