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. With each visit, I’m reminded 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 […]

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 […]

If you’re seeking to explore some lesser-known yet incredible parts of the country, you’ll want to steal this Fukuoka 3-Day Itinerary. I don’t know who needs to hear this, but there’s more to Japan than the popular destinations of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto! As part of my two-week trip through Japan, along with Tokyo and […]

As part of my two-week trip through Japan, along with Tokyo and Fukuoka, this Nagasaki 3-day itinerary breaks down everything to do if you plan a visit. Nagasaki is a city in Japan’s Kyushu island and is unfortunately one of the two locations the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on during WWII. It’s a hilly […]

It seems like everyone and their mother are traveling to Japan, myself included. If you’re planning a trip to Japan and have 14 days to explore, you’re in for a treat! Be warned though: this doesn’t even scratch the surface. Japan has so much to see and do that you need a long time to travel […]

Are you ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Look no further than Malaysia, a Southeast Asian gem that offers a unique blend of culture, nature, and modernity. From the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur to the UNESCO world heritage sites in Penang and Melaka, this country has something for everyone. If you’re planning a […]