Rediscovering New Orleans: A Journey Through Music, History, and Memory
From July 18 to 23, Rosa and I spent six memorable days exploring New Orleans, one of America’s most distinctive and culturally rich cities. For me, the trip was also…
Discovering Houston: More Than Just Space Exploration
From July 14 to 18, my wife, Rosa, and I finally made our first trip to Houston. Although the city is relatively close to where we live, we had never…
Julien and the Great Fish Conspiracy
In the hallways of Fairmont Schools, something fishy was going on—literally. While most students were drawing friendly dolphins or sparkly starfish for the BOOKMARK contest, Julien had a secret. He…
9-YERAR-OLD STUDENT JULIEN CHEN IN CALIFORNIA WINS INTERNATIONAL ART CONTEST
Julien Chen, a 9-year-old student at Anaheim Hills Fairmont Schools, won the Creative Brilliance 2026 International Art Contest presented by Picasso Creative Skills, it was announced on April 4, 2026.…
A Family Cruise to the Mexican Riviera — A Journey of Discovery and Joy
On a clear winter afternoon, Rosa and I stood with my brother Guangyi and his wife Lifang at the bustling port of Los Angeles, watching the great white ship that…
A Morning at Slender West Lake — Grace in the Heart of Yangzhou
On the ninth day of our Century Legend Yangtze River cruise, Rosa and I disembarked at Nanjing, where a comfortable tour bus awaited to take us to Yangzhou — a…
A Reunion in My Homeland — Lake Pingtian in Chizhou, Anhui
It was the eighth day of our Century Legend Yangtze River cruise when Rosa and I reached Chizhou — the only port on our journey located in Anhui, my home…
Lushan — The Mountain of Poetry and Power
On the seventh day of our Century Legend Yangtze River cruise, Rosa and I joined a shore excursion to one of China’s most celebrated landmarks — Lushan Mountain. Rising majestically…
A Soaring Spirit over the Yangtze — The Yellow Crane Tower and the Treasures of Wuhan
On the sixth day of our Century Legend Yangtze River cruise, Rosa and I disembarked in Wuhan, a city rich in both ancient legend and modern energy. Our main destination…
A Journey into History — Jingzhou, the City Lost by Guan Yu
On the fifth day of our Century Legend Yangtze River cruise, Rosa and I arrived in Jingzhou — a city whose name immediately evokes one of the most famous stories…