We all want to protect our families. We put bandages on the kids when they’re hurt, make sure they’re dressed in lots of layers when it’s cold, and give them the right medicine when they’re sick. But what about financial…
Bali is one of my favorite places to visit. Yes, it can be overhyped, but yes there are still great areas to explore and enjoy. It has something for everyone from volcano spotting for the adventurers to water temples for…
I experienced more than 20 New York City summers. I have fond memories of trips to the museum and long strolls through the park. Though I’ve lived abroad for a few years, I still bring my kids back to visit…
Japan is one of our favorite countries! The traditional to quirky culture, natural sites, and delicious food have us returning often. While I love Japan for its thousands year old culture, there are also distinctly modern Japanese sites too (any…
Barcelona was surprisingly one of our favorite trips with our kids. I always loved Spanish artists like Dali and Gaudi whose styles were so surreal and ahead of its time. Fast forward a few decades later and I’m glad my…
When my kids receive money, I now ask them “How will you invest or save it?” as opposed to “How will you spend it?“ My eldest is starting to make her own money with side jobs. So I want to…
Would you rather visit a museum or have a gourmet meal? Why not do both! Eat art at Silk’s Palace Taiwan. Silk’s Palace is located next to the National Palace Museum and its dishes pay homage to some of the…
Taipei is always my first (and usually only) stop in Taiwan – a country with an interesting mix of Western, Chinese, and Japanese influences. The Regent Taipei, a luxury urban hotel in the capital, embodies these different influences. It is…
Art, culture and nature collide at the Hot Springs at Wellspring Resort by Silks Beitou. Beitou is a mountainous and green region in Northern Taipei and a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of central Taipei. If you are…
How do you explore Tainan, the former capital city of Taiwan? It helps to have a convenient location starting with an elegant stay at Silks Place Tainan. This centrally located hotel is walking distance from some of the city’s major…