The Introduction

Michelle is not ashamed of her Chinese heritage and enjoys observing (often jesting or mocking) the stereotypes and cultural differences and compares them with her environment, what she's been taught and how she would be perceived by others. Having been born and raised in Australia and considering herself relatively well-travelled, she has become aware that these qualities are relatively consistent around the world. She currently lives in Dubai, where the population of Chinese is scant and surpassed by a plethora of South-East Asians such as Filipinos and Thais. She writes this blog with jovial light-heartedness to keep the realness with her roots and hopes to not offend anyone.

Richard is a proud sixth generation Australian of First Fleet convict stock, which is to say he is as Australian as a white guy can be and not in any way, shape, or form Asian. He has, however, for several years lived in Japan, and travelled widely throughout the Asias. During these years he has borne witness to a multitude of peculiar, lovable, and at times baffling displays of "Asianess". He contributes to this blog from the perspective of an outsider, on the inside, looking out, and hopes you enjoy his musings.