Singapore Urban sketching with local friends, visiting the Singapore Art Book Fair, heading to the southernmost point of the Asian continent, A short art trip to Ubud, Bali Malaysia Urban sketching in Putrajaya while waiting for my friend’s kayaking training, heading to Klang for an intensive picture book workshop, experiencing …

Greenery I Found Between Sham Shui Po and Prince Edward Whenever foreign friends visit, I always enthusiastically recommend Sham Shui Po, especially for enjoying a beer at Garden Hill before sunset! Ironically, I’ve always been wary of crowds, so my visits to Sham Shui Po are usually quite purposeful—heading to …

My second sketch of Mount Zero Books Reflecting on memories from photos, I realized that my first sketch of Mount Zero Books is featured in my zine “Our Hong Kong Stories,” published in 2022. Below is a story I gathered from locals that I would like to share with you …

My first and last sketch of Hunter Bookstore 1.0 Thank you to @urban.booktique for the referral! My travel zines are now available at @hunter.bookstore . Also, I would like to appreciate the invitation; without it, I wouldn’t have had the courage to hold a “hand-drawn community map” workshop. The cashier …

During the post covid, it was the first time I feel enjoyable to wander around the quiet Chiang Mai. I was looking forward to the breakfast everyday while hosted by Mr. P in his family run traditional Lanna wooden house. “Kanom Tang Thai”, a steamed Thai melon cake, is my …

If I have to pick a place to stay long in Vietnam, Dalat, a 1500m height French colonial heritage city surrounded by coffee planation and farm, would be the only choice for me. Every morning, I can make a hand drip Vietnamese Arabica coffee by myself. Dining in the Vietnamese …

8th Urban Sketching in Tsz Wan Shan To avoid the uphill walk, I took a minivan to Tsz Wan Shan. It felt like going up on a roller coaster for me. During my half-day trip, the most impressive place was Central Playground, where people of all ages enjoy spending time. …

7th Urban Sketching in Tsuen Wan Last year, I joined a guided tour about the Tsuen Wan women workers’ exhibition at The Mills, Hong Kong, and I noticed that the Hong Kong Women Workers’ Association (another exhibition venue, just a 15-minute walk from The Mills) is located in Yi Pei …

6th Urban Sketching in Sai Kung Sai Kung, the backyard of Hong Kong, was only a barbecue site for me from my childhood memory. During my revisit, the slow vibe of the old market and surroundings became my favourite spot. I also noticed that there are so many hair salons …

5th Urban Sketching in Sham Shui Po It was my first time entering the “Nam Cheong Street Sitting-out Area,” a place I had only passed by on my way to bookstores and exhibitions. Here, Kaifongs and even children can chat, rest, and play, creating an oasis amid the bustling Sham …

4th Urban Sketching in Peng Chau I wish one day I could live on an island like Peng Chau, where I can walk directly to the lane from my doorway, greet my familiar neighbours, ride a bike as usual, go to the beach, stroll along the trails, and stare at …

3rd Urban Sketching in To Kwa Wan Following an interesting coastal story (another is the East Coast Park Precinct in Fortress Hill), I arrived at Hoi Sham Park in To Kwa Wan and decided to sketch the fishtrail rock, the kaifongs, a kite hanging in a tree, and fishermen fishing …

2nd Urban Sketching in Lai King For me, Lai King is just a place to pass by and rarely visit. I think the only shared memory I have with the Lai King’s Kai Fong (neighbourhood) is the morning sun and sunset glow while taking the overhead subway.Cho Yiu Chuen is …

Urban Sketching in Ap Lei Chau and Aberdeen A while ago, I organised the collected #Ourhongkongstories at Tai Kwun, and decided to bring along three coloured pencils based on my mood that day, following the stories to travel and sketch. This mini project finally turned into a trip at the …

Oh I see Thailand! 1. What is this offensive weapon for?2. What is the core ingredient of Thai curry paste?3. What does this Thai uncle mean?4. What’s wrong with my Thai look?5. What do Thai students behave while doing revision?6. What is the difference of local markets between north and south Thailand?7. What is this huge gold …