Are you looking for where to stay in Rovaniemi? Most people dream of visiting Finnish Lapland when the landscape is blanketed in snow and the Northern Lights dance across dark skies. In this article, I’ll share three unique hotels in Rovaniemi, Finland – the official hometown of Santa Claus and the gateway to the Arctic […]

If you’re planning a trip to Rovaniemi, Finland, and have seven days to explore, you’re in for a treat! The official hometown of Santa Claus is not just for visiting in the winter, the season of autumn is great because it’s not too cold yet and the Northern Lights are active. That’s when I went. […]

If you’re planning a trip to Puerto Rico and only have five days to explore, you’re in for a treat! The Island of Enchantment is only about the size of Delaware and Rhode Island combined, offering a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. This was my first time visiting, and while the stay […]

If you’re planning a trip to Salt Lake City and only have three days to explore, you’re in for a treat! Utah has got to be one of, if not the most beautiful state in the US. In my opinion, the best part of a Salt Lake City 3 day itinerary is leaving the city. […]

As a travel photographer, Taipei is a metropolis that offers an incredible urban landscape to capture. The star attraction for cityscape photography here is undoubtedly Taipei 101 – at one point the world’s tallest building. This bamboo-inspired steel and glass skyscraper is an architectural marvel that dominates Taipei’s skyline with its distinctive design. Photographers can […]

If you’re planning a trip to Taiwan you must visit Tainan (臺南市). The island of Taiwan is only about the size of New Jersey but has so many things to do! While Taipei (臺北) and Kaohsiung (高雄) often steal the tourist spotlight, Taiwan’s former capital, Tainan, is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. You […]

Taiwan and Taiwanese people are known for their hospitality and I got to experience that at not one, but both Shangri-La Far Eastern’s. Each visit reminds me of the deep cultural roots that tie me to this island nation. During my most recent trip back, I finally had the chance to do some solo travel […]

Known as the “Silicon Valley of Taiwan”, Hsinchu has a lot of things to see, eat, and do. Often overshadowed by Taiwan’s larger cities like Taipei (臺北) and Kaohsiung (高雄), Hsinchu offers visitors a unique blend of culture, history, and nature. However, what elevates this city on the global map is Hsinchu Science Park – […]

Let me take you on my 17-hour flight from New York City to Taipei in the EVA Air Premium Economy cabin. I’ve been flying with EVA Air since I was a baby. Are you even Taiwanese if you don’t? My mom told me after she popped me out she took me on my first flight […]

This might give you meticulous travel planners a heart attack, but I completely winged traveling around Tokyo. Typically, when I visit a destination, I prefer checking out a lot of the free stuff. If it’s free, it’s for me! Before my trip, I limited taking into account the recommendations from social media since my cousin […]