Virgin eggs (童子蛋) are chicken eggs cooked in the urine of young boys in China... Apparently the bizarre delicacy has a pretty long history in Dongyang City. But it's making national headlines recently as it was discovered by some folks that the street food has been listed as one of the city's cultural heritage. … [Read more...] about Chinese virgin-eggs cooked in boys urine
Natsumi Hayashi’s levitation photography
Tokyo photographer Natsumi Hayashi [Jp] is becoming an internet buzz lately with her levitating self portraits in which she appeared to be floating in the air. … [Read more...] about Natsumi Hayashi’s levitation photography
Bangladesh, Bishwa Ijtema, crowded train
This is what I call crowded. Tens of thousands of Muslims trying to "board" a train near Dhaka after the end of Bishwa Ijtema, or World Muslim Congregation, on January 23, which was attended by millions of pilgrims from around the world. … [Read more...] about Bangladesh, Bishwa Ijtema, crowded train
Top 10 Chinese Tourist Cities
China Radio International, with support from the National Tourism Administration, has organised an online poll to pick the Top 10 Chinese Tourist Cities. More than five million votes were cast, and the winning cities were announced in early December. Below are some intros of the 10 destinations in none particular order... Luoyang, Henan Province Massive Boddhisatvas … [Read more...] about Top 10 Chinese Tourist Cities
Taste of Harmony – Bibimbap commercial
A commercial for iconic Korean food, bibimbap, has been on display in New York City's Time Square since late November... The commercial is created by the producers of Infinite Challenge, a popular Korean variety show. It cleverly introduces a variety of Korean culture which 'merged' harmoniously into a colourful bowl of bibimbap. … [Read more...] about Taste of Harmony – Bibimbap commercial
Son Ye-jin Chatelaine Winter 2010 collection
Korean actress Son Ye-jin modelling for Chatelaine's [Kr] winter collection... … [Read more...] about Son Ye-jin Chatelaine Winter 2010 collection
Gold plated Mercedes-Benz in UAE
Photos of a gold plated Mercedes-Benz in United Arab Emirates (lol where else?). The C63 (original price ~ US$60,000) has been running since 2008 or earlier, very limited info is available (painting cost, owner etc.) else... … [Read more...] about Gold plated Mercedes-Benz in UAE
Driving the wrong way on the freeway in China
Asian-American actress Kelly Hu is having a trip in China, and while travelling from Beijing to Tianjin, boarded a cab and enjoyed a journey of a lifetime... Quoted from Kelly... our driver realized he was lost and instead of getting off at the next exit and turning around, he decided to make a u-turn in the middle of the freeway and proceeded to travel in the opposite … [Read more...] about Driving the wrong way on the freeway in China