Southeast Asia is a geographer’s term of convenience (like “Europe”) that conceals a fascinating mix of cultures and history. To an American the region may seem far away: Singapore lies more than 8,400 watery miles from San Francisco; it is over 10,000 miles and 12 time zones from

Catholic Press Association award winner for Best In-Depth Writing: "Wonderfully in-depth piece over a very real but inaccessible topic: China."