Michael Taylor

Location: Hong Kong, -

Member Since: 25 February 2006

Professional Associations

 Travelwriters.com

Introduction

Michael Taylor is a Hong Kong-based freelance writer, specializing in the arts, culture, executive education, food and beverage, human resources, jewelry, men's fashion, physical fitness, and travel and tourism. He publishes the Acciddental Travel Writer, a global travel blog with an Asian Focus. . . http://www.accidentaltravelwriter.net With an avid interest in foreign languages, Michael is proficient in Chinese Mandarin and Portuguese. He has a smattering of Cantonese and has also studied French, Japanese, Latin, and Spanish. He has just undertaken the study of Thai. After working in publishing and teaching for many years, Michael became a full-time journalist, working first for the Hongkong Standard and then for the South China Morning Post. He became a freelance writer several years back and now contributes regularly to Business Traveller, China Staff, Destination PRD, i66, JQ International, Prestige Hong Kong, ReviewAsia, The Peak Hong Kong, and the South China Morning Post. Michael has a Bachelor's degree in Chinese Studies and a Master's degree in English.

Experience & Expertise

specialty: China and Southeast Asia

Publishing Credentials

China Staff, Destination PRD, Hongkong Standard, i66, JQ International, ReviewAsia, South China Morning Post

Clips & Samples (View All 18)

Asian Hotspots , ReviewAsia

Storming the Beach , Prestige Hong Kong

The Life Authentic , Prestige Hong Kong

Doing a Summer Language Course in Portugal , Travelroads.com

Heritage: A Chinese American Son Fufills His Father's Last Wish , Destination PRD