Day Trip from Bangkok – The Bridge on the River Kwai
One of my favorite things about visiting other countries is learning about that country's history. Often when we go on vacation, we only scratch the surface of...
Where to Stay in Bali for Couples
There are so many reasons to choose Bali for your next romantic getaway. With its beautiful beaches, ancient temples, exotic jungles, luxury resorts and fine dining, Bali...
Keeping it Cool: 5 Hipster Hangouts in Taipei to Visit
Dubbed the 2016 World Design Capital, Taipei is a city that is shedding its old skin for a fresh face. Throughout the city, new designs are embedded...
Day Trip to Yehliu, Keelung, and Jiufen
Our time in Taipei was coming to an end but we still hadn’t made the trip out to the North Coast. We kept putting it off because...
Hiking in Alishan Forest, Taiwan
The eastern part of Taiwan is covered by five mountain ranges. Alishan is not a single mountain, but a ridge of Yushan (Jade Mountain). The Alishan National...
Kenting: Taiwan’s Beach Resort Town
The last time I was in Kenting, the sunny beach town in Southern Taiwan, was more than 15 years ago. It was a family trip and we...
What to Do in Shinjuku, Tokyo
If you are planning on traveling around Japan via the JR train, you’ll probably pass through Shinjuku Station. Located on the western part of Tokyo, the Shinjuku...
Hotel Review: Wellspring by Silks in Jiaoxi, Taiwan
There’s a secret hidden below the surface of the tiny Southeast Asian island of Taiwan. The island sits along two tectonic plates making it prone to earthquakes...
30 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Seoul
Seoul is a place where tradition and modernity meet. Ancient palaces stand beside looming skyscrapers. Traditional markets hum with activity next to luxurious department stores. As one...
Journey to the JSA
If it wasn’t enough to enter the most heavily guarded border zone in the world, we decided to up the ante by crossing the border into North...
