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Asia Business Trip 0912

In the earlier part of December, I went on another business trip to Asia. This time together with my dad. It was a meeting-packed couple of weeks, with a few Christmas parties, and even one wedding banquet. Suffice it to say, there was plenty of eating going around. As usual, most of the pictures that I grabbed with my phone were of tasty food items.

Keeping with my latest travel posts, here are some things I learned this time around:

  • If your suite doesn’t have a wall/door partition, it doesn’t really make a difference (knew this already, just a reality reminder).
  • Extra large binder clips work great to close curtains tight to avoid annoying light distractions (particularly when overcoming jetlag).
  • Charismatic Methodist churches do exist, and yes, they do speak in tongues.
  • When a morning meeting is scheduled, confirm if food is involved, otherwise, you WILL end up being a hobbit and eating two breakfasts.
  • When shopping for clothes in Asia, try EVERYTHING on. You may be of Asian descent, but it doesn’t mean anything will fit like it is supposed to.
  • Earthquakes in Taiwan are common. What’s annoying is when they disrupt the HSR schedule and you are stuck in another city away from your hotel room and luggage.
  • I involuntarily (see previous point) confirmed that I still get violently dizzy when riding on Taiwan’s bus commuters. Next time, can we just get a room for the night.
  • I may be wimpy, but Yong Kang’s beef noodles are too greasy and spicy for my taste.

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  1. Rebecca says

    all the pix of yummy food is making me hungry… thanks for sharing!

  2. emmfan says

    Sorry, no midnight snack runs available in OC :(



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