Chinatown, Los Angeles

Pink Building, Chinatown, Los Angeles

I like to visit ethnic neighborhoods.  There is no easier way to travel far away than by visiting a place full of the aromas of a distant country. The most well know communities are the so called “Chinatowns”.  It is like every big city has one of these (and almost every travel guide recommends a [...]

Eating in Chinatown, San Francisco

Xiaolong bao or soup dumplings

You will probably agree that the following combination is a great one. Chinatown = Amazing Food This may not be true for every Chinatown in the world.  However, if you visit San Francisco’s Chinatown, you will have no other choice but to agree. If people are waiting one hour in line to get pastries, then something [...]

Soaring Over San Francisco: A Photographic Journey

Alcatraz Island

What do you think? Is San Francisco the greatest city in the world? I have heard numerous arguments in favor of crowning the Bay City as one of the best in the world.  Well, at least the best in the United States.  Some say the city offers everything; great food, interesting architecture, eclectic residents, great [...]

Vancouver’s Viceroy: Day 4 (Scene 1)

Love this picture, so many things to buy!

After an exciting day visiting Grouse Mountain and Lonsdale Quay Market, it was time for a walk thru another of Vancouver’s neighborhoods. This time it was the turn of Chinatown!! Yes, my friends, I was intrigued by the former home of the Chinese laborers who built the railroads.  Vancouver’s Chinatown is one of the largest [...]

Papillon Photos: New York City’s Chinatown

Menu in Chinese

The second time I went to New York, I was able to explore a lot.  One day I headed with my mom to Chinatown.   I have heard about the incredible shopping opportunities you can find in Canal Street.  The rumors were true.  The mentioned street is a shopper’s paradise.  Tons of stores offer jewelry, bags, [...]

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