This past summer, I spent a week in August visiting an old friend in Boulder, all the while taking the chance to see Colorado itself. It was great to see my friend again, as we've been friends since our primary school days, and now as adults have less time to see each other. That said, … Continue reading Destination: Boulder, Colorado (Part 2)
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Traveling has been a huge part of me since childhood-- even before I had recollection of it, my parents had already taken me to Taiwan at least twice to see my relatives, all the while taking me around the bustling, metropolitan Taipei. During my primary school years, we would take annual summer trips to different … Continue reading One Memory from Countries I’ve Visited (So Far– Part 1)
Known as one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World," Machu Picchu is certainly a looker. With its terraced citadel that's surrounded by looming green mountains (including Huayna Picchu) at over 7900 feet (2400 meters), this once demonstrated the power of the Inca Empire, at the peak of its civilization. Today, it's an incredibly-touristy site … Continue reading Destination: Machu Picchu, Peru
Renown for its history, architecture, and numerous canals, Venice is no exception when it comes to being one of the most-enchanting cities in Europe. In fact, it has inspired other places to take after its canals, along with literature and art, thereby making it an iconic city. It's hard to believe that, with its network … Continue reading Destination: Venice, Italy
Along with countries such as Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina, I'd also wanted to visit Slovenia while spending two weeks traveling the Balkans in May and June. I was, unfortunately, on a time crunch, since I was focusing most of my visits on Croatia, reserving the others (Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina) for day trips. That … Continue reading Destination: Ljubljana, Slovenia
