Dec 25, 2019 | Asia, Beauty, Busan, Culture, Hot Spring, Korea
Busan is quite an exciting place that never seems to run out of things to do or eat, no matter which season you visit. You might only know the seashore city as a summer destination for beach holidays. But if soaking in mineral-rich thermal water is your thing, you...
Jul 10, 2019 | Asia, Culture, Taipei, Taiwan
Many popular tourist attractions in Taipei are historical landmarks. This guide introduces six historical places to visit in Taipei – including Longshan Temple, Bopiliao Old Street, Ximending Red House, Taiwan Presidential Palace, 228 Peace Memorial Park, and...
Jul 1, 2019 | Asia, Culture, Taipei, Taiwan
Meet the Glamor of Old Taipei during its Golden Age Dadaocheng (大稻埕) is a fascinating neighborhood in Taipei to experience how Taipei Old Town meets modern innovation. It is the first urban area to develop in Taipei and still is the culturally significant place...
Jan 25, 2019 | Asia, Bucket List, Culture, Fashion, Japan, Tokyo
What better ways are there to have an unforgettable cultural experience than exploring the historic Asakusa in kimono? Wearing a kimono has always been on my bucket list for Japan. Although kimono rental is popular in Kyoto or Harajuku or Shibuya in Tokyo, I thought...
Dec 24, 2018 | Asia, Bucket List, Culture, Taipei, Taiwan
All You Need to Know about 2023 Pingxi Lantern Festival, Plus Other Lantern Festivals around Taiwan Imagine the floating lantern scene from the Disney movie Tangled. Have you ever wondered how spectacular it would be if you could “see the light” yourself just like...
Dec 4, 2018 | Asia, Culture, Japan, Japanese Small Towns, Trip Plan, Where to Stay
Japan Winter Itinerary Part 7. Japanese Ryokan and Onsen Tips & Etiquettes This past winter when I traveled through Winter Wonderland along the Japanese Alps, I stayed in two ryokans (Kanazawa Ryokan and Takayama Ryokan). It is a unique way to immerse oneself in...
