Asia
How to Spend One Perfect Day in Taipei
Amongst the large cities of the world, Taipei is easily one of my favorites. Why not when it’s full of delicious food, friendly locals, and fun activities? Now that I have lived in Taiwan for awhile and been to Taipei numerous times, I have a better handle on the must-do Read more…
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How to Spend Two Days in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Delicious food. Friendly locals. Great prices. We loved Ho Chi Minh City! Vietnam was one of the most “foreign” places we have visited yet. I say foreign because it seems that many other well-known places in Asia, like Korea and Japan, have been widely portrayed in popular media. My studies Read more…
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Pingtung, Taiwan – from Snorkeling & Sashimi to Belugas & Puffins
The south and east coasts of Taiwan are where the true beauty of the Formosan water and waves shines through. Especially the far southern areas and small islands of Taiwan are much less populated and popular vacation spots for locals.
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How We Learned to Love Expat Life in Asia: Part IV – Taiwan Together
See How We Learned to Love Expat Life in Asia: Part I – Try, Try Again, How We Learned to Love Expat Life in Asia: Part II – Jeremy Falls for Thailand, and How We Learned to Love Expat Life in Asia: Part III – Fourth Time is Almost a Charm Read more…
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How We Learned to Love Expat Life in Asia: Part I – Try, Try Again
My history with Southeast Asia is well over a decade old now. It started when my older sister became an expat in Taipei, Taiwan in 2009. I flew the fourteen hours from the United States to bring her two giant suitcases filled with all the comforts of home that she Read more…
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Swimming With the Sea Turtles: Taiwan’s Best Underwater Experience?
We had an amazing experience snorkeling in Taiwan for the first time (see Pingtung, Taiwan – From Snorkeling & Sashimi to Belugas & Puffins). So, we couldn’t wait for our next chance to explore underwater. We heard that Xiao Liu Qiu (琉球嶼) or Lambai Island is a great destination for Read more…
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Taipei Top Twenty: The Best Things to See and Do
Taipei and the surrounding areas offer a rich plethora of foods sights and activities for all travelers. Whether you enjoy history, art, hiking, or trying new foods – Taipei has something for you! If you just have one day to spend in in the city, you can check out our Read more…