Destination: Yehliu & Jiufen, Taiwan

Hoodoos at Yehliu Geopark (January 2024) There is so much more to Taiwan than just the Taipei capital. While visitors might opt to spend some time in Taichung more south of the country, I've found many travelers tend to stick to Taipei and nothing else. True, there are plenty of things to see and do … Continue reading Destination: Yehliu & Jiufen, Taiwan

Destination: Taipei, Taiwan (Rainy Day, Shopping Around, and Raohe Night Market– DAY 1)

Raohe Night Market (January 2024) I had not been back to Taiwan since 2016-- honestly, I was long overdue for a return trip. While planning my vacation to Malaysia and Singapore last January, I decided to have an extended layover in Taipei (48 hours) to revisit family and, overall, revisit the country before continuing onto … Continue reading Destination: Taipei, Taiwan (Rainy Day, Shopping Around, and Raohe Night Market– DAY 1)

Destination: Big Bear Lake, California (PART 2)

Views from the Cougar Crest trail (November 2023) On our second day, my family and I woke up around 8h00 to grab breakfast at the hotel and head over to start our day with a nice, long hike. As we aren't huge winter sports people (let alone the weather wasn't cold enough for such sports … Continue reading Destination: Big Bear Lake, California (PART 2)

Destination: Big Bear Lake, California (PART 1)

Big Bear Lake (November 2023) When one thinks of snow and skiing, the last place one would imagine to do so is in southern California. However, Big Bear Lake is just the place to go: situated high in the San Bernardino Mountains, it's a popular destination that draws over 100,000 people every year to ski, … Continue reading Destination: Big Bear Lake, California (PART 1)