Category: Lifestyle

A crowd fills a crowded station in Beijing

Commuters crowd a subway station at rush hour in Beijing, China. (Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

'Land of Big Numbers' Author Te-Ping Chen on Writing Her Way Through the Dark

The Wall Street Journal reporter talks to Asia Blog about her debut collection of short stories, which depict ordinary lives in China and of the Chinese diaspora.

May 4th by Matt Schiavenza

Interview: Pakistan's Premier Mountaineer on His Passion for Heights and Homeland

Nazir Sabir on K2, the second-highest mountain in the world, in northern Pakistan's Karakoram range. (Nazir Sabir)

Lifestyle

Nazir Sabir talks candidly about his love of climbing and brushes with death.

April 29th by Sonya Rehman

Interview: Food Writer Michael Krondl Explores the Delicious Desserts of Kolkata

The classic golab jamun. (roland/Flickr)

Food & Recipes

Lifestyle

Food writer Michael Krondl shares what leads him to travel the world to see how different cultures embrace desserts — particularly in Kolkata, India.

April 23rd by Farisa Khalid

Multimedia: Chitra Agrawal on Making, and Finding, Good South Indian Vegetarian Food

Masala dosas at Saravana Bhaavan in New York City. (Pei Ketron/penelopesloom.com)

Lifestyle

Food writer/blogger Chitra Agrawal tells Asia Society what makes up the essentials of her South Indian vegetarian palette and explains appeal of this diverse regional cuisine.

April 11th by Farisa Khalid

Photos: New Guidebook Picks Best Korean Food in New York City

Cho Dang Gol in midtown Manhattan, New York City. (Gabi Porter)

Lifestyle

The author of an authoritative new guide to New York City's Korean restaurants shares the "dish" on his favorite picks.

April 10th by Briana Green

Video: Is David Beckham's Chinese Tattoo a Statement of Confucian Philosophy?

British football player David Beckham shows his tattoo to fans during his visit to Peking University on March 24, 2013 in Beijing, China. (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Lifestyle

David Beckham hasn't had good luck with foreign-language tattoos in the past, but this one isn't bad, says an Asia Society language expert.

April 4th by Liz Flora

Photos: As Japan's Baseball Season Kicks Off, A Look at What Fans Are Eating

A fan enjoys his tempura in the Osaka baseball stadium. (wallyg/Flickr)

Lifestyle

As baseball season kicks off in Asia's most baseball-crazy country, we take a look at Japan's version of hot dogs and pretzels.

April 2nd by Farisa Khalid

Turkish Soap Operas and the Pakistani Mothers Who Watch Them

Engin Akyürek in action during an episode of the Turkish soap opera Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne?. (YouTube)

Lifestyle

I was clueless why my mother, from her home in Karachi via Skype, suddenly started calling my two-year-old son “Engin.” His name is Elias. She revealed that this was a tribute to her current favorite actor, Engin Akyurek of Turkey.

April 1st by Nuha Ansari

Photos: 'Peace Rickshaws' Promote Colorful Message of Tolerance in Pakistan

The first batch of "Peace Rickshaws" sponsored by Pakistan Youth Alliance, ready to hit the road in Karachi. (Pakistan Youth Alliance)

Lifestyle

The Pakistan Youth Alliance (PYA) is on a mission to use a very visible form of street art to counter the intolerance, and worse, being spread by right-wing groups in Pakistan.

March 27th by Nadia Rasul

Photos: Stars Come Out for Asia Society's Celebration of Asia Week Gala

L to R: Shu Pei, Martha Hunt, Jason Wu, Hilary Rhoda, and Michelle Harper at Asia Society's Celebration of Asia Week benefit gala at The Pierre in New York City on Monday, March 18, 2013. (Joe Schildhorn/BFAnyc.com)

Lifestyle

Asia Society's Celebration of Asia Week benefit gala was the place to be Monday night as some of the biggest names in fashion, arts and business flocked to The Pierre in New York City for the exclusive black-tie event.

March 19th by Asia Society