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Golden Venture

At 2:00am on June 6th, 1993, the Golden Venture ran aground at New York's Rockaway Beach carrying 286 undocumented Fujianese…

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Hans Andersen, a child who breaks into the adult world

More than two hundred years ago, on the streets of Copenhagen, Denmark, a tall and thin man squatted down among children…

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My dining table in leiden

In 2023, my New Year's resolution was to taste dumplings from around the world…

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Cajun Risotto

If I were to choose an American cuisine that has had the most profound…

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'Oppenheimer' and World War II

‘Oppenheimer’ poster The Nolan’s iconic nonlinear editing…

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Katwijk

The coastal town of Katwijk near Leiden is famous for its beautiful natural landscapes and a rich history…

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Fries on the pier - First Impressions of the Netherlands

The Netherlands, together with Belgium and Luxembourg, are known as the Three Low Countries…

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Silver, Sword & Stone

Latin America can be considered to be a museum of human thoughts…

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Pork Rice Bowl

Starting a personal website is a great way to express oneself and share their…

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