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Musing over Sarawak’s tourism appeal, Malaysian Borneo

On By Justin CalderonIn Malaysia, Southeast Asia, TravelLeave a comment

Bidayuh, Iban, Melanaus, Orang Ulu, Chinese and Malay -- the ethnic composition of Kuching, the capital of the East Malaysian state of Sarawak, can feel as diverse as the exotic flora and fauna showcased on postcards sold in Bornean shops. Similar to many other cities in Malaysia, visitors are hard-pressed to discern the actual ethnicity of …

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Goofed up Translations from The Manchurian’s Menu

On By Justin CalderonIn China, Food, North Asia, Out-there AsiaLeave a comment

Before making my grand exit out of Shanghai, I decided it was more than necessary to revisit The Manchurian, or Dongbei Ren (东北人), a chain of atavistic eateries that perfume a potent Mao-era ambiance.  While I love the nostalgic decor and variety of northeastern dishes (the medley of fried mushrooms comes to mind), the real …

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