Destination: Seattle, Washington

While the past two days were spent in the natural landscapes of Oregon, our following day was a return to the urban environment. This time, my family and I would be hopping over the border to Washington to visit Seattle, and we would only have one night to take in the sights and sounds of … Continue reading Destination: Seattle, Washington

Destination: Hualien, Taiwan (Part 1)

Outside of Taipei, the city (as well as county) of Hualien (花蓮) is a popular tourist destination, offering gorgeous national parks and beaches to hike, sail, and do just about anything outdoorsy for the nature-minded adventurer at heart. My family and I spent two full days covering the entire county (the biggest in Taiwan), exploring … Continue reading Destination: Hualien, Taiwan (Part 1)

Destination: Tainan, Taiwan

The former capital of Taiwan, the city of Tainan (臺南) is situated in the southwest of the country. Compared with other big cities like Taipei or Taichung, it's distinctive for being more rural, i.e. lush, vast landscapes that seem to stretch for miles and miles between towns. As a result, the surrounding areas of Tainan … Continue reading Destination: Tainan, Taiwan