At Taiwan’s southernmost tip, you’ll find Kenting, nicknamed the “Hawaii of Taiwan.” The first time I was here, I was just a teenager and had no idea how lucky I was to spend my summers traveling around Taiwan. Like most of my trips to Taiwan as an adult, I come back to retrace those same […]

Are you planning on traveling to Taiwan’s southernmost point and looking for a hotel to stay at? Caesar Park Hotel Kenting, Taiwan (墾丁凱撒大飯店) is one of the more popular resorts in resorts on the Hengchun Peninsula (恆春半島). Kenting is a summer destination, nicknamed the “Hawaii of Taiwan,” and the lobby definitely reminded me of some […]

Hidden in the central mountains of Taiwan’s Nantou County (南投縣), Old England Manor (老英格蘭莊園) is a Tudor-style castle hotel in Qingjing, on the road up to Hehuanshan’s summit. I built my whole three-day Nantou County itinerary around staying at this specific hotel because it’s easily one of the most unique and photogenic hotels I’ve ever […]

Seoul had been on my radar for a while, but I’ll be honest—I barely planned this trip. 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 more fun that way, don’t you agree? What I discovered was […]

What if luxury didn’t have to cost a fortune? During my trip to Malaysia, I stayed at an amazing 5-star hotel in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the Sheraton Imperial KL. Known as the “grand dame” of Kuala Lumpur, this hotel underwent a multimillion-dollar transformation, and the property now blends classic colonial architecture with modern, […]

Right off the bat, if you’re a high-maintenance traveler, then this article isn’t for you. However, if you’re a solo female traveler searching for a budget-friendly hotel in Tokyo, then read on! Like many big cities, finding affordable accommodation can be challenging. When I traveled to Japan during the Sakura high season, hotel prices skyrocketed […]

Are you a book lover seeking a unique stay in Tokyo? During my trip to Japan, I stayed at a newly renovated “Library Hotel” concept that perfectly combines literature, luxury, and location. Like many metropolises, hotels in Tokyo vary widely in price, and during cherry blossom season, rates skyrocket. After spending a few nights in […]

As a travel photographer who’s half-Taiwanese, I keep going back to Kaohsiung. This might be a controversial take, but while Taipei has a lot of photo spots, Kaohsiung feels more photogenic to me. I only add locations to this list when I’ve personally photographed them, so everything here is first-hand. Be sure to check back […]

As someone who has spent years extensively documenting Manhattanhenge in New York City, photographing Kaohsiunghenge was always on my list. Having traveled extensively throughout Taiwan over the years, and being half-Taiwanese myself, I’ve always felt a particular pull toward documenting the lesser-known phenomena in my second home. What makes Kaohsiunghenge particularly fascinating is that it […]

Far from Taiwan’s usual highlights of night markets and Taipei 101, nestled in the southwestern part of the island, lies one of its least understood natural phenomena: the Purple Crow Butterfly migration in Maolin National Scenic Area (茂林國家風景區). I first traveled to Maolin after my mom mentioned it to me almost in passing, knowing how […]