Taipei One Week Itinerary
Taiwan is very special to us. The love for my home country and the constant struggle to convey to people that Taiwan is not China is … Read the rest
Victoria Peak: It’s an Ass-Kicking
Gather ’round, folks, and let me tell you about the time we walked up Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. No bus, no Peak Tram, no … Read the rest
Catching the Sunset in Yangmingshan Park, Taipei
“Where are we going?” I asked. “Yangminshan park. It’s a national park,” my husband replied. “It’s a what now?” “A park.” “A what? A park? … Read the rest
Wednesday’s Wonder: Jiu Fen is So Fun!
Wednesday’s Wonder: Jiu Fen is So Fun! “Ok, now you have to try this taro…and these eggs…and this meat on a stick.” “I want to … Read the rest
This is the Face of a Griper
Not too long ago, we were given the opportunity to be interviewed (you can read it here). It was a fun interview and surprisingly challenging. … Read the rest
Don’t Hate the Player, Hate the Game in Sapa
At some point in our lives, we all participate in the capitalist game. For example, my brother mowed people’s lawn for $5 an hour. He’s … Read the rest
Wednesday’s Wonder: Moose Stuff
This Wednesday’s Wonder: Art decal at a hostel in Thailand. Confession: after I saw the movie Hostel, I held what I believe to be a … Read the rest
A Shoe and Hand Guide up Cat Ba Mountain
“Shoe, shoe” and we all stopped to stare at our shoes. “Shoe, shoe!” said our guide and she stepped slowly over a twisted tree root, … Read the rest
Learning at the Vietnam Military History Museum
During Season 22 of the Amazing Race (this is a very timely post, I know), contestants competed a part of the race in Hanoi, Vietnam. … Read the rest
Wednesday’s Wonder: A Sliver of Light
This Wednesday’s Wonder: A Sliver of Light in Hong Kong Like sardines, employees at my work pile into a teeny, rickety elevator that probably hasn’t … Read the rest
