Tag: Escape

I come from an Asian country obsessed with rankings and hierarchies. I remember the days when my mother would happily tell neighbors and anyone she met that her daughter was always in the top three. She didn’t praise me to my face, but boasting to other mothers was how she showed her pride. Th...

I come from an Asian country obsessed with rankings and hierarchies. I remember the days when my mother would happily tell neighbors and anyone she met that her daughter was always in the top three. She didn’t praise me to my face, but boasting to other mothers was how she showed her pride. Th...

Spring has arrived, and there’s no better time to plan a trip to Amsterdam, Netherlands. The city comes to life in the springtime, with sparkling canals, blooming flowers, and a vibrant energy that’s simply breathtaking. Everywhere you turn, you’ll find tulips, daffodils, and hyaci...

Miami is not only known for its vibrant city life and stunning beaches but also for the nearby islands that offer a serene escape from the bustling city. These hidden gems provide a tranquil oasis where visitors can unwind, immerse themselves in nature, and rejuvenate their spirits. In this comprehe...

A dream of life and death in East Village — Narrow, sterile walls that I skim with hesitant fingertips as I throw open, wedge Shakespeare into the sill, and ease through window Curling, clutching knees into chest, naked toes gently balancing over the iron grates of the fire escape....

This escape attempt involves an inmate who was born, coincidentally, exactly 111 years and one day before I wrote this post. Huron Ted “Terrible Ted” Walters worked extensively with Floyd Hamilton, who tried to escape from Alcatraz on two separate occasions, once in 1941 and ag...

You’ve probably heard of Japan’s shrinking population and it’s long stagnated economy. All across the country, its cities shrink as communities age, which in turn results in a less vibrant economy and community. One by one, stores are closing their shutters permanently. Once vibran...

Any student of history knows that Africans were enslaved in more places than just the U.S. In fact, over the period of 400 years from the 1500s all the way to the early 1900s, 12.5 million Africans were kidnapped and transported to the Americas. Most historians, including Dr. Henry Louis Gates...