Tradition and Modernism in Seoul
The beginning of my 2nd day in Seoul was filled with traditional Korean beauty. Gradually over the rest of the day, the tradition mixed with more modern elements.
East Asia 2018, Day 1: Taipei, Day 1
Northern Taipei
Good morning, Taiwan! Getting to Taipei was relatively simple. It was the first time I flew from the US to Asia without having to make any connections. Nonstop, SFO to TPE. I took the subway from the [Read more…]
Introduction to East Asia 2018
Okay, East Asia 2018. Let’s get started! Of course what I’m calling my trip to East Asia was really my trip to Taiwan and South Korea. 6 days of sightseeing in each. Hiking and national parks were featured [Read more…]
Must-See Nanjing
Shanghai and Beijing were the major destinations on my 2015 trip to China. Out of my 3 day trips, I was really impressed with Nanjing. Hangzhou has 2 must-sees: West Lake and Lingyin Temple. Tianjin isn’t the most exciting place (although getting a great Italian dinner in Italian Style Town is worth the 30-minute train ride from Beijing). In Nanjing, you get a bang for your yuan.
Must-Sees in Nanjing
China 2015, Day 10: Beijing, Day 4
Western and Northern Beijing
After a day in Tianjin, I was on the homestretch of my trip with 2 final days in Beijing. On these 2 days, the weather warmed up enough that I felt comfortable unzipping my jacket and leaving off the hat and [Read more…]