The Zhan Crew

Aug 7, 2015

Touring Vienna Austria

August 07, 2015 0
Touring Vienna Austria
 
 
 



Vienna was the heart of the Austrian Empire way back in the 19th century. It controlled most parts of central and eastern Europe. The city was (is still) filled with charming classical music. If you are in Vienna, be sure to check out Wiener Musikverein for some live performance! The food over there has lots of beef and potatoes. If you are deciding to eat McDonald's in Vienna, you have to pay for your ketchup! 

Other places that you must visit: 
  • United Nations - It's a very educational place to visit. UN in Vienna includes the International Atomic Energy Agency and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.
  • Hundertwasser Haus - It is a very colourful structure. If you are curious enough, you should check this place out!
  • Museumsquartier Wien - If you are History Major or interested in History, particularly European History, you should check out the Museums there to solidify your historical understanding. Not just that, there are many museums for creative arts!
  • Prater the Amusement Park - Want to view the beauty of Vienna? Go ride the Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel! By the way, there is a Madame Tussauds Museum!
  • The Austrian Parliament - If you like politics or just curious, you should check out the Parliament as well!

Dec 28, 2014

Adventure in Morocco

December 28, 2014 0
Adventure in Morocco










Morocco used to be a French colony. Many parts of Morocco still reveal its past colonization - from its buildings to its language. In Morocco, the official language is Arabic, but French is used mostly by upper-class Moroccans. The mosques in Morocco are absolutely gigantic and gorgeous. Most Moroccans are devoted to Islamic God, Allah.  Walking down the Medina of Rabat was a great shopping experience.

Besides exploring Rabat, I also worked with disabled children in an orphanage. Most children there could not talk or hear, so it was a tremendous challenge for me to communicate with them. Despite the communication barrier, I realized that love is universal. These children could not understand what I was saying, but they could understand what love was. I fed them. I bathed them. I read them stories. I dressed them. I wheeled them out for sunlight. I sang to them. I played with them. I taught them English and French. There were just too many ways that I could do to make them feel loved and cared. I was very happy that I was able to make them smile. Their happiness will forever be engraved in my heart.