Tag: street art
Things To See and Do in Pier 2 Art Center, Kaohsiung
Taiwan’s largest port city, Kaohsiung, is gradually gaining popularity among tourists. But time seems to move more slowly here, especially if it’s your second stop after coming from the busy capital of Taipei. I picked a hotel in Pier 2, where the neighborhood felt eerily quiet. It was only on day 2 of my solo […]
Talat Noi: Bangkok’s Friendly Street Art
One of Bangkok’s oldest neighborhoods is steeped in history, as seen with its old buildings and street art. Talat Noi or Talad Noi, which means “small market”, is next to Sampheng Market and Chinatown and ends on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. If you’re looking to explore Bangkok’s street art, this is a […]
Bangkok’s Hidden Graffiti Park
If you walk by this spot in the Ratchathewi neighborhood by chance, you may not think much of it other than an urban park that’s seen better days. Chaloemla Park, also known as Chaloemla Gardens, isn’t a touristy area. On weekdays, it’s busiest in the mid-afternoon, with locals lounging on the benches and school kids […]
Hanoi’s Mural Street Is Great For Introverts
If you’re looking for a quiet respite from the crowded tourist spots of Hanoi, Vietnam, but would still like to soak in some art and culture, head to Phung Hung Mural Street in the Old Quarter. Introverts (or ambiverts like myself), you’ll love this spot. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
We Painted Ayala Avenue’s Underground Mural
If you’ve walked through the Ayala Avenue or Rufino underpass in Makati this week, then you may have noticed a pastel-themed mural in the works. My artist friends Paolo Icasas and Marionne Contreras were commissioned to paint this mural. With their team of street artists, they’ve been working on it daily between 8 p.m. to […]