MaryLou Driedger
Hometown:
Steinbach Manitoba , Canada
Biographical Info:
I have gone white water rafting in Borneo, elephant riding in Thailand, coromorant fishing in Yangshou, China, camel trekking in Israel, mountain climbing in Japan, snorkeling in the Philippines, swimming in the Dead Sea, on a tiger safari in India, biking in Bali and kayaking in Laos. I've swum in waterfalls,rafted rapids, cruised rivers, golfed exotic courses and gone hiking in more places in Asia than I can count. My husband and I teach at an International School in Hong Kong and every time we have a holiday we set out to explore another part of Asia. I always choose at least two books about whatever country I am visiting and read them while I journey.
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MaryLou Driedger's Recent Contributions
Chinese Teens Respond To Amy Chau's Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
MaryLou Driedger - marylou [4,443]
Amy Chau has gained international attention since an excerpt from her new book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother was published in the Wall Street Journal. What do Chinese teens think of it?
Destinations:
Taiwan |
China |
Singapore |
Hong Kong
Topics:
Culture
Home Stay in Malaysian Borneo
MaryLou Driedger - marylou [4,443]
We visited a school in a small Muslim village and spent the night with a local family.
Destinations:
Malaysia |
Borneo
Topics:
Travel |
Adventure |
20th Century History |
Traditions |
Ecotourism |
Culture |
Food |
Economy |
People |
Religion |
For Kids
Christmas in Hong Kong
MaryLou Driedger - marylou [4,443]
I've lived in Hong Kong for six years and people from North America always ask me "How do you celebrate Christmas in Hong Kong?"
Destinations:
Tuen Mun |
Tsuen Wan |
Hong Kong |
Victoria |
Kowloon |
Sheung Shui |
Lantau Island
Topics:
Festivals |
20th Century History |
Traditions |
Art |
Economy |
Culture |
People |
Working Abroad |
Religion |
Fashion |
Shopping |
Architecture
Maids Day Off in Hong Kong
MaryLou Driedger - marylou [4,443]
Sunday is maid's day off in Hong Kong and they congregate in groups all over the city.
Destinations:
Tuen Mun |
Tsuen Wan |
Hong Kong |
Victoria |
Kowloon |
Sheung Shui |
Lantau Island
Topics:
Travel |
20th Century History |
Culture |
Economy |
People |
Religion
Hong Kong's Chi Lin Nunnery
MaryLou Driedger - marylou [4,443]
The Chi Lin Nunnery is a 'must see' when you visit Hong Kong. No cost has been spared in making this a place of beauty where history and culture come alive.
