Saturday, June 20, 2009

Annoying car scrapping stickers


Annoying car scrapping stickers
Originally uploaded by BoydJones

One of the interesting things about Taiwan is the cultural attitude towards personal space and privacy. Often times on older vehicles, various firms will paste small stickers on the car. These advertise car scrapping services. I find this very interesting in the sense that in the West, drivers would probably sue these firms for the audacity of placing stickers on vehicles. Or would visit the firms and complain for the violation of personal space. Not in Taiwan. Taiwanese take this like many other violations of personal space in stride.

Man driving his recycling cart in Hsinchuang


Man driving his recycling cart in Hsinchuang
Originally uploaded by BoydJones

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Monday, May 11, 2009

Saudi Champagne


Saudi Champagne - HDR
Originally uploaded by FAR5A

Saudi Champagne is a non-alcoholic, carbonated mix of fruit juices! Good stuff. Although I prefer the real thing...

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Sunday, April 26, 2009

The Masmak - Riyadh historical fort


The Masmak - Riyadh historical fort
Originally uploaded by BoydJones

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masmak

The capture of this fort / castle was instrumental to the formation of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Includes an interesting story about Noura, the sister of the first king and her "Yellow Rose of Texas"-like tactics.

The restored fort in old quarter of Riyadh is a nighttime gathering spot for youngsters and families.

Monday, April 13, 2009

2008 Taiwan Bloggers Meet-up


2008 Taiwan Bloggers Meet-up
Originally uploaded by BoydJones

Andres Yu, Boyd Jones, David Reid and many others at 2008 Taiwan Bloggers Meet-up, Hsinchuang, Taiwan. At a Thai restaurant.

Sunday, April 05, 2009