Bali is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. As a cultural lover, Che-ting decided to stay longer in Ubud, a town where she discovered monkeys coming for fruit just next to her balcony in the morning. She could reach a rice field in 5 minutes and observe …
Once upon a time, opening a hostel in expensive Hong Kong seemed like a pipe dream. However, Mahjong Hostel made it happen and has celebrated ten years! Since the pandemic began, it has opened its lounge as a co-working space to the public and has been very supportive of community …
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 …
Adapted from the author’s real story, the picture book “Baba’s Album” is about how a father and daughter observe places by taking pictures along their journey. As they turn over the photo album, it evokes their past travel memories just the two of them. While looking at each picture and …
A set of maps shown a new town, Tsuen Wan’s development in 1990’s by a driver’s footprint and strolling across the footbridge in Tsuen Wan, 2023 from a retired driver’s perspective. //在我們生活的社區——荃灣，爸爸與我大多會步行至區內各處。一天，有別於日常，我們一同乘搭循環線巴士到市中心。短短十分鐘的車程，寡言的爸爸突然開金口、如數家珍，訴說荃灣從前的模樣。我一邊聽一邊好奇，爸爸眼中的荃灣是怎樣的呢？他在荃灣開工、打躉時有甚麼印象深刻的故事呢？這位從前來去自如的的士司機，如今已成為步履蹣跚的老人，在這座被稱為「天空之城」的荃灣行走時，又有怎樣的體驗？就這樣，早睡的女兒選了夜貓子爸爸最「精靈」的多個晚上，斷斷續續地訪問了他的的士生涯和對荃灣的看法。// 圖、文﹕車婷 完整文章在此 Creative works for Hong Kong Faces and Places, Integer Foundation Association Limited
In Time Of collaborated with St. James’ Settlement (Youth Services) and created a good date map contributed by 13 youths. They collected their life experiences through several workshops and illustrator tried to visualise their story into a creative map as a means to connect the community. 南豐集團「世界之約」聯同聖雅各福群會青年服務，合辦製作「社區喘息地圖」。13 位年青人與插畫師合作，收集面對各種愁緒時的喘息故事及地方，並將喘息的港島區空間分為五條路﹕（面對戀情挫折時，散心的）失戀之路、（面對任何愁苦困頓時，放鬆的）Emo road、（身心皆疲時，漫步的）攰道、（一人之境中，走過的）寂路，以及（人生迷惘徬徨時，繞過的）迷路。希望你在這些故事中，找到一絲共鳴。 Commission …
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. …