Palawan Beach on Sentosa (January 2024) Whereas my first two nights in Singapore were jam-packed with sightseeing, my last two days were a bit slower, as I took it easier. I was winding down not only during my time in Singapore, but also my entire two-week trip in this part of Southeast Asia. That said, … Continue reading Destination: Singapore (Day Trip to Sentosa Island, More Hawker Centre Food, and Raffles Hotel Long Bar– DAY 3)
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Inside the Cloud Forest (January 2024) Singapore had been on my bucket list of places to visit for the longest time. The country first came on my radar via Crazy Rich Asians (one of my favorite films), and I wanted to go to see what it was all about. That said, Singapore was my final … Continue reading Destination: Singapore (One Night in Marina Bay Sands, Best Chicken Rice, and Visiting the Cloud Forest– DAY 1)
Kek Lok Si Temple (January 2024) Following a long and tiring afternoon in Penang, I woke up super early the next day, as I was still adjusting to the 16-hour time difference between Los Angeles and Asia (even in Taiwan). I couldn't fall back asleep, so I decided to get up and head out for … Continue reading Destination: Penang, Malaysia (Private Tour, Incredible Nasi Kandar, and the Pinang Peranakan Mansion– DAY 2)
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
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)