Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) has two main terminals, and while Terminal 1 does have its own food court, there’s one level in Terminal 2 that travelers almost always miss — and it’s my favorite part of the entire airport. Both terminals have gone through major renovations over the years, but there’s something about Terminal […]

Are you traveling to Taiwan and looking for a hotel in Kaohsiung? Staying at TAI Urban Resort (承億酒店) was like uncovering a hidden gem in the city’s skyline. The hotel is Taiwan’s first urban resort-themed five-star cultural and creative hotel. It’s part of the Hotel Day Group’s collection of eight properties across Taiwan, and after […]

There’s nothing more frustrating than the US healthcare system, and I know I’m not alone in this. As I grow older, I’ve become more and more obsessed with medical tourism. It’s no secret that healthcare in the US is straight-up dooky, and I’ve become increasingly disillusioned. My first experience with medical tourism in Taiwan was […]

The last-minute approval for Hans Zimmer’s Barclays Center live show had me frantically messaging fellow photographers in NYC. With no photo pit access and only shooting permitted from the sides or back of the arena floor, my usual concert setup wouldn’t cut it. Thank goodness for photographer friends! One came through with a loaner Sigma […]

The rolling dunes of White Sands National Park offer photographers an otherworldly landscape. From pristine ripples in the sand to dramatic shadows cast by the sun, this unique destination presents endless opportunities for stunning imagery. Coincidentally, White Sands National Park is now my most visited U.S. National Park. It’s funny, I first traveled to New […]

My stay at the Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Myeongdong, perfectly embodied my spontaneous approach to travel. To be honest, I barely planned my trip to Seoul. As a seasoned traveler, the older I get, the less I plan. I kind of just show up and let the city reveal itself! I think it’s […]

The Capital One Lounge at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) sets a new standard for airport lounges, offering a genuinely premium experience that goes beyond typical domestic lounge offerings. As a Venture X cardholder who has transited through a bunch of lounges, both domestically and internationally, via Priority Pass, also a Venture X perk, I […]

If you’ve ever heard the phrase “You’re not ugly, you’re just poor,” that doesn’t apply in South Korea, the plastic surgery capital of the world. It’s no secret that procedures in the U.S. are dumb expensive, so beauty tourism in Korea has become increasingly popular. And for good reason! After my positive experience with medical […]

I was literally on my way to the airport heading to Korea when I received an inquiry to photograph a proposal at Rockefeller Center the following week. As a photographer, I’ve learned that sometimes the most magical moments come with the tightest timelines. I’ve talked in past articles about how Photographing surprise proposals can be […]

Let me share Incheon Airport’s best-kept secret: there’s a hidden spa called Spa on Air nestled on the basement level, and it’s about to become your new favorite layover spot. After traveling to Japan and Taiwan earlier in the year, I also traveled to Seoul because I wanted to experience beauty tourism in Korea. If […]