Everywhere: People: Sloan Schang

The Tamales of Oaxaca

Story written 14 December 2007

Some foods are not of this world. The mole negro tamales of Oaxaca, like Scientology, must be a gift from aliens.

Ultimate Tree House uploaded on 14 December 2007

This classic roadside attraction, a four room house carved into a 1900 year old redwood tree, is parked in downtown St. Augustine, Florida. When I found it, I was at the end of a long road trip from Oregon to Florida, preparing to leave the country for a year of travel in Asia. I was already missing my family and friends, still grappling with my new transient lifestyle, and here was a tree that someone had carved out and lived in for twelve years. More than just environmentally dubious kitsch from the 1950s, it's also pure symbolism. Home is everywhere.

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Making Peace With Lijiang

Story written 12 November 2007

When New China and Old China go head to head in the UNESCO heritage town of Lijiang, who comes out on top? You do. If you go.

Precious Memories uploaded on 12 November 2007

Chinese tourists mugging, and pouting, for the camera in Lijiang.

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Naxi Crafts uploaded on 12 November 2007

Naxi woman selling jewelry in Lijiang's Old Town.

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Lijiang Morning 2 uploaded on 12 November 2007

A maze of empty streets at dawn in Lijiang, China.

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Lijiang Morning uploaded on 12 November 2007

Before opening hours, Lijiang, China is at it's most intriguing.

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Lijiang uploaded on 12 November 2007

Early morning street scene in Lijiang, China. Nearly obliterated by an earthquake in 1996, the Chinese government rebuilt - and restyled - Lijiang as a kind of Old China theme park.

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Fairlawn uploaded on 10 November 2007

Taken from the Fairlawn Hotel, Calcutta, India. I stared into this alley for hours, every morning, watching the rickety chai stands roll into position and the sari shops slowly come alive with shoppers. Proof that the colorful jumble of India cannot be contained, not even by a thick metal mesh over the window.