Rome in Black & White
It’s fun to photograph cities in black & white, but Rome begged me to take more than usual. Rome is a picturesque city no matter what.
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Reasons to Visit Taiwan
Huffington Post published an awful article (since removed) on why to visit Taiwan. Here’s what’s wrong with the article and what’s right in Taiwan.
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Introverted Travel or Social Avoidance?
A response to Yahoo! Travel’s article “18 Essential Tips for Introverted Travelers,” which reinforces stereotypes and encourages poor travel habits.
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The View from Sorrento
Sorrento, Italy, isn’t the most exciting place to visit, but it has plenty of charm to help travelers unwind after a few days in Rome.
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Wandering Through Castles in Kyoto
A long walk through Kyoto, Japan, to reach Nijo Castle to see the Tokugawa Shogun residence and gardens.
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Feeling Poor at Seoul’s Money Museum
“Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash” – Pink Floyd, Money There are museums you don’t expect to visit on your travels. It’s happened before. I still regret visiting the Icelandic Phallological Museum. But sometimes the unexpected museums are more interesting. Fortunately, the Bank of Korea Money Museum in Seoul was a
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That’s Why the TSA Wants to Give Me a Free Colonoscopy
Ever wonder why you got singled out for that airport search? Well, the TSA’s secret list of behaviors that could get you a free colonoscopy was leaked.
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Finding Nature in Tokyo at Mt. Mitake
As the weather cooled in autumn, I searched for new outdoor activities around Tokyo–it was almost late October and the foliage was beginning to change with the season.
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An Extended Hike Through MacRitchie Reservoir in Singapore
A long but not strenuous hike around the lake and through the rainforest trail to the HSBC TreeTop Walk at MacRitchie Reservoir in Singapore.
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Feeling Underwhelmed at Thang Long, a UNESCO Site in Vietnam
Feeling underwhelmed during a visit to Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Preconceptions and Reality in Singapore
When I considered traveling to Singapore I had many reasons to not go, mostly from my preconceptions of the country. This is my first impression of Singapore.
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Walking Through Seoul’s Secret Garden at Changdeokgung
A visit to Changdeokgung palace in Seoul, South Korea, including a tour of the secret garden. This is one of the largest and most impressive palaces in Korea.
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Memories and Travel
Sometimes our memories fail us. We don’t remember things as they happened, and sometimes we have false memories. Sometimes this happens while traveling.
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Remains of the Vietnam War
Recalling a visit to the War Remnants Museum in Saigon on the 50th anniversary of the start of the Vietnam War.
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Walking Among Cats in Houtong, Taiwan’s Cat Village
“Well, some go this way, and some go that way. But as for me, myself, personally, I prefer the short-cut.” ― Cheshire Cat, Alice in Wonderland (movie, 1951) I hadn’t planned on going through the cat village of Houtong, but I was pushed to it nonetheless. During the Spring Festival holiday, I wanted to go to
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