{"id":1619,"date":"2022-08-12T06:04:02","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T10:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/?page_id=1619"},"modified":"2026-09-03T18:55:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T22:55:28","slug":"asia-pacific","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/places\/asia-pacific\/","title":{"rendered":"Asia Pacific"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-bright-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-chilanka-font-family wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong><em>Ularu &#8211; Northern Territory &#8211; Australia<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ar-one-sans-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">I traveled on business several times while working for Hewlett-Packard in the 1980s and 1990s, visiting Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and India. While working at Autodesk in the 2000s, I went to Shanghai, China. 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detail-with-overlay caption-on-bottom-left caption-on-bottom-right overlay-on-hover wpcp-preloader\" data-infobar=\"1\" data-thumbs=\"true\" data-protect_image=\"1\" data-autoplay=\"\" data-loop=\"1\" data-speed=\"4000\" data-sliding_effect=\"fade\" data-open_close=\"zoom\" data-outside=\"true\" data-keyboard=\"1\" data-l_box_img_sharpe=\"0\" data-rowheight=\"250\" data-horizontalgap=\"20\" data-verticalgap=\"20\"><div class=\"wpcpro-row\"><div class=\"wpcp-item-wrapper \"><div class=\"wpcp-single-item\"><div class=\"wpcp-slide-image\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box\" data-wpc_url='https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Papua-New-Guinea-\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddec-3.jpeg' href=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Papua-New-Guinea-\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddec-3.jpeg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp_view\" data-item-slug=\"Papua-New-Guinea-\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddec-3.jpeg\" data-buttons='[\"zoom\",\"fullScreen\",\"slideShow\",\"\",\"\",\"thumbs\",\"close\"]' data-lightbox-gallery=\"group-13415\" data-caption=\"Manam Volcano in Papua New Guinea\" data-caption-limit=\"100\" data-caption-expand=\"\" data-desc=\"Manam Volcano is one of Papua New Guinea&#039;s most active stratovolcanoes. It forms a nearly circular island about 10 kilometers wide off the coast of the mainland.\" data-desc-limit=\"200\" data-desc-expand=\"\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Papua-New-Guinea-\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddec-3.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Papua-New-Guinea-\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddec-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Papua New Guinea November 1997\" width=\"auto\" height=\"843\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><div class=\"wpcp_icon_overlay l_box-icon-position-top_right\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrows-alt\"><\/i><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-all-captions animate__animated flipInX\"><h2 class=\"wpcp-image-caption\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box-caption\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\">Manam Volcano in Papua New Guinea<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"wpcp-image-description\">Manam Volcano is one of Papua New Guinea's most active stratovolcanoes. It forms a nearly circular island about 10 kilometers...<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-item-wrapper \"><div class=\"wpcp-single-item\"><div class=\"wpcp-slide-image\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box\" data-wpc_url='https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Papua.jpg' href=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Papua.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp_view\" data-item-slug=\"Papua.jpg\" data-buttons='[\"zoom\",\"fullScreen\",\"slideShow\",\"\",\"\",\"thumbs\",\"close\"]' data-lightbox-gallery=\"group-13415\" data-caption=\"Locals and the Bougainville Crisis\" data-caption-limit=\"100\" data-caption-expand=\"\" data-desc=\"The Bougainville Crisis (1988\u20131997) was a civil conflict between the Papua New Guinea government and the Bougainville Revolutionary Army over mining profits and environmental damage. The intense fighting and total naval blockade led to a massive humanitarian crisis, displacing around 60,000 residents who fled across the sea in overcrowded vessels.\" data-desc-limit=\"200\" data-desc-expand=\"\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Papua.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Papua.jpg\" alt=\"Papua New Guinea November 1997\" width=\"auto\" height=\"569\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><div class=\"wpcp_icon_overlay l_box-icon-position-top_right\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrows-alt\"><\/i><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-all-captions animate__animated flipInX\"><h2 class=\"wpcp-image-caption\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box-caption\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\">Locals and the Bougainville Crisis<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"wpcp-image-description\">The Bougainville Crisis (1988\u20131997) was a civil conflict between the Papua New Guinea government and the Bougainville Revolutionary Army over...<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-item-wrapper \"><div class=\"wpcp-single-item\"><div class=\"wpcp-slide-image\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box\" data-wpc_url='https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Palau-\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddfc.jpeg' href=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Palau-\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddfc.jpeg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp_view\" data-item-slug=\"Palau-\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddfc.jpeg\" data-buttons='[\"zoom\",\"fullScreen\",\"slideShow\",\"\",\"\",\"thumbs\",\"close\"]' data-lightbox-gallery=\"group-13415\" data-caption=\"Palau Cultural Center\" data-caption-limit=\"100\" data-caption-expand=\"\" data-desc=\"The historic Airai Bai on Babeldaob Island was frequently featured, documented, or grouped as a primary destination for the Palau Cultural Center and national heritage tours when I visited.\" data-desc-limit=\"200\" data-desc-expand=\"\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Palau-\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddfc.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Palau-\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddfc.jpeg\" alt=\"Palau 1994\" width=\"auto\" height=\"895\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><div class=\"wpcp_icon_overlay l_box-icon-position-top_right\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrows-alt\"><\/i><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-all-captions animate__animated flipInX\"><h2 class=\"wpcp-image-caption\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box-caption\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\">Palau Cultural Center<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"wpcp-image-description\">The historic Airai Bai on Babeldaob Island was frequently featured, documented, or grouped as a primary destination for the Palau...<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-item-wrapper \"><div class=\"wpcp-single-item\"><div class=\"wpcp-slide-image\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box\" data-wpc_url='https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Macau-\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf4-1.jpeg' href=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Macau-\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf4-1.jpeg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp_view\" data-item-slug=\"Macau-\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf4-1.jpeg\" data-buttons='[\"zoom\",\"fullScreen\",\"slideShow\",\"\",\"\",\"thumbs\",\"close\"]' data-lightbox-gallery=\"group-13415\" data-caption=\"Macau\" data-caption-limit=\"100\" data-caption-expand=\"\" data-desc=\"View of the Macau cityscape looking through a round embrasure or spy hole from inside the historic Fortaleza do Monte (Mount Fortress).\" data-desc-limit=\"200\" data-desc-expand=\"\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Macau-\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf4-1.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Macau-\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf4-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Macau 1986\" width=\"auto\" height=\"874\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><div class=\"wpcp_icon_overlay l_box-icon-position-top_right\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrows-alt\"><\/i><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-all-captions animate__animated flipInX\"><h2 class=\"wpcp-image-caption\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box-caption\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\">Macau<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"wpcp-image-description\">View of the Macau cityscape looking through a round embrasure or spy hole from inside the historic Fortaleza do Monte...<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-item-wrapper \"><div class=\"wpcp-single-item\"><div class=\"wpcp-slide-image\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box\" data-wpc_url='https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tiawan-\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddfc.jpeg' href=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tiawan-\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddfc.jpeg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp_view\" data-item-slug=\"Tiawan-\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddfc.jpeg\" data-buttons='[\"zoom\",\"fullScreen\",\"slideShow\",\"\",\"\",\"thumbs\",\"close\"]' data-lightbox-gallery=\"group-13415\" data-caption=\"National Revolutionary Martyrs&#039; Shrine in Taipei, Taiwan\" data-caption-limit=\"100\" data-caption-expand=\"\" data-desc=\"A courtyard garden at the National Revolutionary Martyrs&#039; Shrine in Taipei, Taiwan.\" data-desc-limit=\"200\" data-desc-expand=\"\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tiawan-\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddfc.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tiawan-\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddfc.jpeg\" alt=\"Taipai, Tiawan May 1986\" width=\"auto\" height=\"873\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><div class=\"wpcp_icon_overlay l_box-icon-position-top_right\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrows-alt\"><\/i><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-all-captions animate__animated flipInX\"><h2 class=\"wpcp-image-caption\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box-caption\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\">National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine in Taipei, Taiwan<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"wpcp-image-description\">A courtyard garden at the National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine in Taipei, Taiwan.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-item-wrapper \"><div class=\"wpcp-single-item\"><div class=\"wpcp-slide-image\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box\" data-wpc_url='https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Australia-\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa.jpeg' href=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Australia-\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa.jpeg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp_view\" data-item-slug=\"Australia-\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa.jpeg\" data-buttons='[\"zoom\",\"fullScreen\",\"slideShow\",\"\",\"\",\"thumbs\",\"close\"]' data-lightbox-gallery=\"group-13415\" data-caption=\"Sydney Opera House\" data-caption-limit=\"100\" data-caption-expand=\"\" data-desc=\"The Sydney Opera House is an iconic expressionist landmark on Sydney Harbour, Australia, featuring famous sail-like white concrete shell structures. Completed in 1973 by architect J\u00f8rn Utzon, it stands as a premier multi-venue performing arts center and a UNESCO World Heritage site.\" data-desc-limit=\"200\" data-desc-expand=\"\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Australia-\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Australia-\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa.jpeg\" alt=\"Australia\" width=\"auto\" height=\"844\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><div class=\"wpcp_icon_overlay l_box-icon-position-top_right\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrows-alt\"><\/i><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-all-captions animate__animated flipInX\"><h2 class=\"wpcp-image-caption\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box-caption\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\">Sydney Opera House<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"wpcp-image-description\">The Sydney Opera House is an iconic expressionist landmark on Sydney Harbour, Australia, featuring famous sail-like white concrete shell structures....<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-item-wrapper \"><div class=\"wpcp-single-item\"><div class=\"wpcp-slide-image\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box\" data-wpc_url='https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/New-Zealand-\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddff-1.jpeg' href=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/New-Zealand-\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddff-1.jpeg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp_view\" data-item-slug=\"New-Zealand-\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddff-1.jpeg\" data-buttons='[\"zoom\",\"fullScreen\",\"slideShow\",\"\",\"\",\"thumbs\",\"close\"]' data-lightbox-gallery=\"group-13415\" data-caption=\"New Zealand Geothermal Zones\" data-caption-limit=\"100\" data-caption-expand=\"\" data-desc=\"\" data-desc-limit=\"200\" data-desc-expand=\"\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/New-Zealand-\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddff-1.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/New-Zealand-\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddff-1.jpeg\" alt=\"New Zealand October 1991\" width=\"auto\" height=\"867\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><div class=\"wpcp_icon_overlay l_box-icon-position-top_right\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrows-alt\"><\/i><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-all-captions animate__animated flipInX\"><h2 class=\"wpcp-image-caption\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box-caption\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\">New Zealand Geothermal Zones<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-item-wrapper \"><div class=\"wpcp-single-item\"><div class=\"wpcp-slide-image\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box\" data-wpc_url='https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Japan-\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5-1.jpeg' href=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Japan-\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5-1.jpeg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp_view\" data-item-slug=\"Japan-\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5-1.jpeg\" data-buttons='[\"zoom\",\"fullScreen\",\"slideShow\",\"\",\"\",\"thumbs\",\"close\"]' data-lightbox-gallery=\"group-13415\" data-caption=\"Expo &#039;70 Commemorative Park Japanese Garden (\u4e07\u535a\u8a18\u5ff5\u516c\u5712)\" data-caption-limit=\"100\" data-caption-expand=\"\" data-desc=\"Expo &#039;70 Commemorative Park Japanese Garden (\u4e07\u535a\u8a18\u5ff5\u516c\u5712) located in Suita, just north of Osaka. The misty, rolling green hill rising directly behind the bridge is part of the extensive landscaping designed for the 1970 World Exposition grounds.\" data-desc-limit=\"200\" data-desc-expand=\"\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Japan-\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5-1.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Japan-\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Japan\" width=\"auto\" height=\"1280\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><div class=\"wpcp_icon_overlay l_box-icon-position-top_right\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrows-alt\"><\/i><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-all-captions animate__animated flipInX\"><h2 class=\"wpcp-image-caption\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box-caption\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\">Expo '70 Commemorative Park Japanese Garden (\u4e07\u535a\u8a18\u5ff5\u516c\u5712)<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"wpcp-image-description\">Expo '70 Commemorative Park Japanese Garden (\u4e07\u535a\u8a18\u5ff5\u516c\u5712) located in Suita, just north of Osaka. The misty, rolling green hill rising...<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-item-wrapper \"><div class=\"wpcp-single-item\"><div class=\"wpcp-slide-image\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box\" data-wpc_url='https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/South-Korea-\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddf7-1.jpeg' href=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/South-Korea-\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddf7-1.jpeg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp_view\" data-item-slug=\"South-Korea-\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddf7-1.jpeg\" data-buttons='[\"zoom\",\"fullScreen\",\"slideShow\",\"\",\"\",\"thumbs\",\"close\"]' data-lightbox-gallery=\"group-13415\" data-caption=\"Wongaksa Pagoda, Seoul, South Korea\" data-caption-limit=\"100\" data-caption-expand=\"\" data-desc=\"The image shows the historic Ten-Story Stone Pagoda of Wongaksa Pagoda, located in Seoul, South Korea. A 12-meter-tall, ten-story marble pagoda. Built in 1467 during the early Joseon Dynasty.\" data-desc-limit=\"200\" data-desc-expand=\"\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/South-Korea-\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddf7-1.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/South-Korea-\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddf7-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Seoul, South Korea\" width=\"auto\" height=\"989\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><div class=\"wpcp_icon_overlay l_box-icon-position-top_right\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrows-alt\"><\/i><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-all-captions animate__animated flipInX\"><h2 class=\"wpcp-image-caption\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box-caption\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\">Wongaksa Pagoda, Seoul, South Korea<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"wpcp-image-description\">The image shows the historic Ten-Story Stone Pagoda of Wongaksa Pagoda, located in Seoul, South Korea. A 12-meter-tall, ten-story marble...<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-item-wrapper \"><div class=\"wpcp-single-item\"><div class=\"wpcp-slide-image\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box\" data-wpc_url='https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hong-Kong-\ud83c\udded\ud83c\uddf0.jpeg' href=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hong-Kong-\ud83c\udded\ud83c\uddf0.jpeg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp_view\" data-item-slug=\"Hong-Kong-\ud83c\udded\ud83c\uddf0.jpeg\" data-buttons='[\"zoom\",\"fullScreen\",\"slideShow\",\"\",\"\",\"thumbs\",\"close\"]' data-lightbox-gallery=\"group-13415\" data-caption=\"Hong Kong Boat People\" data-caption-limit=\"100\" data-caption-expand=\"\" data-desc=\"This photograph captures the Shau Kei Wan typhoon shelter, which houses densely clustered traditional sampans and houseboats primarily inhabited by the Tanka community, historically known as \u201cthose born of the water.\u201d However, the 1980s witnessed a rapid decline for these floating communities. During this decade, the government initiated relocation programs, relocating boat dwellers to public housing. Through dedicated resettlement schemes, thousands of families transitioned to permanent housing estates on land.\" data-desc-limit=\"200\" data-desc-expand=\"\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hong-Kong-\ud83c\udded\ud83c\uddf0.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hong-Kong-\ud83c\udded\ud83c\uddf0.jpeg\" alt=\"Hong Kong 1986\" width=\"auto\" height=\"853\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><div class=\"wpcp_icon_overlay l_box-icon-position-top_right\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrows-alt\"><\/i><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-all-captions animate__animated flipInX\"><h2 class=\"wpcp-image-caption\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box-caption\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\">Hong Kong Boat People<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"wpcp-image-description\">This photograph captures the Shau Kei Wan typhoon shelter, which houses densely clustered traditional sampans and houseboats primarily inhabited by...<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-item-wrapper \"><div class=\"wpcp-single-item\"><div class=\"wpcp-slide-image\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box\" data-wpc_url='https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Shanghai-China-April-2006-1.jpeg' href=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Shanghai-China-April-2006-1.jpeg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp_view\" data-item-slug=\"Shanghai-China-April-2006-1.jpeg\" data-buttons='[\"zoom\",\"fullScreen\",\"slideShow\",\"\",\"\",\"thumbs\",\"close\"]' data-lightbox-gallery=\"group-13415\" data-caption=\"Suzhou Gardens\" data-caption-limit=\"100\" data-caption-expand=\"\" data-desc=\"We spent an unforgettable afternoon exploring Suzhou&#039;s iconic classical gardens, hidden just north of Shanghai. Walking along the quiet stone pathways, the harmony of the reflections in the water, the dramatic rock displays, and the bursts of vibrant pink azaleas felt like stepping directly into a living, ancient Chinese painting.\" data-desc-limit=\"200\" data-desc-expand=\"\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Shanghai-China-April-2006-1.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Shanghai-China-April-2006-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Shanghai China April 2006\" width=\"auto\" height=\"1280\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><div class=\"wpcp_icon_overlay l_box-icon-position-top_right\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrows-alt\"><\/i><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-all-captions animate__animated flipInX\"><h2 class=\"wpcp-image-caption\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box-caption\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\">Suzhou Gardens<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"wpcp-image-description\">We spent an unforgettable afternoon exploring Suzhou's iconic classical gardens, hidden just north of Shanghai. Walking along the quiet stone...<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-item-wrapper \"><div class=\"wpcp-single-item\"><div class=\"wpcp-slide-image\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box\" data-wpc_url='https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Macau-\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf4.jpeg' href=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Macau-\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf4.jpeg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp_view\" data-item-slug=\"Macau-\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf4.jpeg\" data-buttons='[\"zoom\",\"fullScreen\",\"slideShow\",\"\",\"\",\"thumbs\",\"close\"]' data-lightbox-gallery=\"group-13415\" data-caption=\"St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Macau\" data-caption-limit=\"100\" data-caption-expand=\"\" data-desc=\"Macau - St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery (locally known as the Old Protestant or Catholic Cemetery area, specifically the Catholic St. Michael&#039;s enclosure).\" data-desc-limit=\"200\" data-desc-expand=\"\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Macau-\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf4.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Macau-\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf4.jpeg\" alt=\"Macau 1986\" width=\"auto\" height=\"873\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><div class=\"wpcp_icon_overlay l_box-icon-position-top_right\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrows-alt\"><\/i><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-all-captions animate__animated flipInX\"><h2 class=\"wpcp-image-caption\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box-caption\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\">St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Macau<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"wpcp-image-description\">Macau - St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery (locally known as the Old Protestant or Catholic Cemetery area, specifically the Catholic...<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-item-wrapper \"><div class=\"wpcp-single-item\"><div class=\"wpcp-slide-image\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box\" data-wpc_url='https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/India-\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3-2.jpeg' href=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/India-\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3-2.jpeg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp_view\" data-item-slug=\"India-\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3-2.jpeg\" data-buttons='[\"zoom\",\"fullScreen\",\"slideShow\",\"\",\"\",\"thumbs\",\"close\"]' data-lightbox-gallery=\"group-13415\" data-caption=\"Bangalore India 1986\" data-caption-limit=\"100\" data-caption-expand=\"\" data-desc=\"A traditional horse-drawn carriage known as a tonga or tanga.\" data-desc-limit=\"200\" data-desc-expand=\"\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/India-\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3-2.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/India-\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3-2.jpeg\" alt=\"India 1986\" width=\"auto\" height=\"867\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><div class=\"wpcp_icon_overlay l_box-icon-position-top_right\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrows-alt\"><\/i><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-all-captions animate__animated flipInX\"><h2 class=\"wpcp-image-caption\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box-caption\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\">Bangalore India 1986<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"wpcp-image-description\">A traditional horse-drawn carriage known as a tonga or tanga.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-item-wrapper \"><div class=\"wpcp-single-item\"><div class=\"wpcp-slide-image\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box\" data-wpc_url='https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Shanghai-China-April-2006-2.jpeg' href=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Shanghai-China-April-2006-2.jpeg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp_view\" data-item-slug=\"Shanghai-China-April-2006-2.jpeg\" data-buttons='[\"zoom\",\"fullScreen\",\"slideShow\",\"\",\"\",\"thumbs\",\"close\"]' data-lightbox-gallery=\"group-13415\" data-caption=\"Suzhou Gardens\" data-caption-limit=\"100\" data-caption-expand=\"\" data-desc=\"We spent an unforgettable afternoon exploring Suzhou&#039;s iconic classical gardens, hidden just north of Shanghai. Walking along the quiet stone pathways, the harmony of the reflections in the water, the dramatic rock displays, and the bursts of vibrant pink azaleas felt like stepping directly into a living, ancient Chinese painting.\" data-desc-limit=\"200\" data-desc-expand=\"\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Shanghai-China-April-2006-2.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Shanghai-China-April-2006-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Shanghai China April 2006\" width=\"auto\" height=\"851\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><div class=\"wpcp_icon_overlay l_box-icon-position-top_right\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrows-alt\"><\/i><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-all-captions animate__animated flipInX\"><h2 class=\"wpcp-image-caption\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box-caption\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\">Suzhou Gardens<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"wpcp-image-description\">We spent an unforgettable afternoon exploring Suzhou's iconic classical gardens, hidden just north of Shanghai. Walking along the quiet stone...<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-item-wrapper \"><div class=\"wpcp-single-item\"><div class=\"wpcp-slide-image\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box\" data-wpc_url='https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1991-Eddie-001.jpg' href=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1991-Eddie-001.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp_view\" data-item-slug=\"1991-Eddie-001.jpg\" data-buttons='[\"zoom\",\"fullScreen\",\"slideShow\",\"\",\"\",\"thumbs\",\"close\"]' data-lightbox-gallery=\"group-13415\" data-caption=\"In Australia\u2019s Great Barrier Reef on a trip I took to Australia and New Zealand in 1991.\" data-caption-limit=\"100\" data-caption-expand=\"\" data-desc=\"\" data-desc-limit=\"200\" data-desc-expand=\"\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1991-Eddie-001.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1991-Eddie-001.jpg\" alt=\"Edward Thomas Tubridy\" width=\"auto\" height=\"1045\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><div class=\"wpcp_icon_overlay l_box-icon-position-top_right\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrows-alt\"><\/i><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpcp-all-captions animate__animated flipInX\"><h2 class=\"wpcp-image-caption\"><a class=\"wcp-light-box-caption\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\">In Australia\u2019s Great Barrier Reef on a trip I took to Australia and New Zealand in 1991.<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpcpro-load-more\" data-pagi=\"infinite_scroll\" data-text=\"End Of the Content\" data-items-have=\" 19\" data-per-page=\"10\"><button wpcp-processing=\"0\" data-id=\"13415\" data-page=\"1\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.tubridy.net\/newblog\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php\" data-total=\"3\" data-nonce=\"d7b952f63f\">Load More<span class=\"load-more-count\"> (19)<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div> \n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-bright-red-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-bright-red-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ularu &#8211; Northern Territory &#8211; Australia I traveled on business several times while working for Hewlett-Packard in the 1980s and 1990s, visiting Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and India. 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