Taipei from Above
A hike up Xiangshan (Elephant Mountain) in Taipei for views of the city and Taipei 101.
A hike up Xiangshan (Elephant Mountain) in Taipei for views of the city and Taipei 101.
I almost got arrested and/or deported for taking a photo of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee building in Vietnam.
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My first impressions of Taipei. It’s a familiar experience, but still a bit different than what I’m used to after living in southern China.
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On a walk to Trúc Bạch Lake and West Lake on my last weekend in Hanoi, I found a rather quiet street right along Trúc Bạch Lake on Tran Vu.
Finding Quiet Views in Hanoi at Trúc Bạch Lake Read More »
Hanoi is an interesting city to visit. But staying for 3 weeks in Hanoi’s Old Quarter can certainly wear down a traveler.
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Traffic in Hanoi was a shock. All the motorbikes make crossing the narrow streets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter chaotic and frightening.
Crossing Streets in Hanoi Read More »
I finally left the chill of almost winter in Tokyo for the slightly less chilly damp winter of Hanoi. I had a long flight on Korean Airlines with a two-hour layover in the enormous mall they call Incheon Airport. Fortunately, I arrived at Narita Airport two hours early so I could enjoy the United Club,
While exploring my neighborhood in the suburbs of Tokyo, I found a nature trail that led to a small Buddhist temple.
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My first impressions of Tokyo, Japan, after arriving in the rain a visit to Akihabara, the electronics mall, and the Maid Cafe.
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During my first National Day holiday in China, which is shortly after the Mid-Autumn Festival, I headed to Zhaoqing.
Sunset on Zhaoqing City Wall Read More »
A winter view of downtown Reykjavik, Iceland, from city pond.
Quiet, Cold Iceland Read More »
A day of walking along the Freedom Trail in Boston, MA, with stops at the Old State House and King’s Chapel.
Finding Freedom in Boston Read More »
A Yankees fan’s first impressions of Boston during July 4th weekend. A great hostel and some fireworks and beer.
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Watching part of the parade for the Canada Day festivities in Halifax, followed by food, drinks, and fireworks at the Farmer’s Market.
A walk through Casco Viejo in Panama City leads to stop at the ruins of Iglesia de Santo Domingo.