“When the color achieves richness, the form attains its fullness also.” –Â Paul Cezanne Beyond the main islands that make up Venice is more historic Italian beauty — it requires a water bus ride from within the city to the outskirts; it’s a journey on the water to the suburban canal towns of Murano and Burano.
Colorful Canals in Murano and Burano Read More »
Sampling a ridiculously expensive Singapore Sling at Hemingway and Conrad’s old watering hole, the Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore.
Drinking a Singapore Sling at Its Birthplace Read More »
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.
Rome in Black & White Read More »
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.
Reasons to Visit Taiwan Read More »
A response to Yahoo! Travel’s article “18 Essential Tips for Introverted Travelers,” which reinforces stereotypes and encourages poor travel habits.
Introverted Travel or Social Avoidance? Read More »
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.
The View from Sorrento Read More »
A long walk through Kyoto, Japan, to reach Nijo Castle to see the Tokugawa Shogun residence and gardens.
Wandering Through Castles in Kyoto Read More »
“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
Feeling Poor at Seoul’s Money Museum Read More »
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.
That’s Why the TSA Wants to Give Me a Free Colonoscopy Read More »
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.
Finding Nature in Tokyo at Mt. Mitake Read More »
A long but not strenuous hike around the lake and through the rainforest trail to the HSBC TreeTop Walk at MacRitchie Reservoir in Singapore.
An Extended Hike Through MacRitchie Reservoir in Singapore Read More »
Feeling underwhelmed during a visit to Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Feeling Underwhelmed at Thang Long, a UNESCO Site in Vietnam Read More »
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.
Preconceptions and Reality in Singapore Read More »
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.
Walking Through Seoul’s Secret Garden at Changdeokgung Read More »
Sometimes our memories fail us. We don’t remember things as they happened, and sometimes we have false memories. Sometimes this happens while traveling.
Memories and Travel Read More »
