Tamsui Walkabout
“This is THE place to watch sunsets” was the advice I got as soon as Tamsui was mentioned. Even though the sun was not on the agenda, we decided to … Read more
Asia
Lost in Taipei Zoo
We went to Taipei zoo and got lost… twice. First, took a wrong turn and discovered even more animals, but more importantly, we got lost for words. The zoo exceeded … Read more
Hello, Taiwan
Portuguese sailors called it Ilha Formosa when they first saw it in 1542. Even without translation, these words sound enchanting. The Beautiful Island that mariners from the Age of Discovery … Read more
Where is that perfect lantern pic?
Let me tell you a travel tale. As many travel stories go, it started with an ordinary move to a new place. Lo and behold, red and gold lanterns got … Read more
Entomological Utopia
Things to do: set free a newborn butterfly; meet nose-to-nose the largest moth in the world; enjoy jewel-like beetles and mysterious fireflies. All these goodies are hidden in a funky … Read more