Meet Me at the Muddy Confluence

Where the River Gombak meets the River Klang -- that’s where you’ll find Kuala Lumpur (KL), which is Malay for, literally, “Muddy Confluence”. As an enthusiast of etymology -- especially regarding the names of our world's cities -- I find the meaning of “Kuala Lumpur" to be one of the most fascinating. KL is a... Continue Reading →

Deciphering the Significance of “Singapore”

The Sumptuous Seduction of Singapore | Purchase The City The name “Singapore” was adapted by the British from its original Malay name, “Singapura”, which means “Lion City”. I had often read books and magazines about the great Lion City, established on an island at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. I was fascinated by... Continue Reading →

Hong Kong State of Mind

I’m in a Hong Kong state of mind this morning.  I miss that city immensely.  Some of my best photographic work to date was inspired and created in HK. Aerial view of Hong Kong

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