Sweet. Salty. Sour. Spicy. I love Thai food and it is one of the few cuisines I don’t tire of easily. It is so tasty and interesting because of the complexity of these mixed flavors, without being overwhelming. I first…
One of my husband’s favorite vacation spots is Phuket. Beautiful bright blue skies, stunning rock formations used in classic movies, and sunsets the perfect shades of pink– I suppose I can see why he loves it there! When we first…
What kind of tourist are you? Are you someone that loves to see all the famous sites of a city? Or do you like to go off the beaten path and mingle with the locals? I’m probably a mix of…
Who thinks of the beach when they think of Hong Kong? I certainly don’t and yet I was strolling on a beach beside Stanley Bay a few days ago and a million miles from the tall towers of Hong Kong…
I love shopping, though I don’t necessarily have tobuy something every time I’m out on a shopping trip.Shopping is also the chance for me to see and feel (I’m one of those people that has to touch a piece of…
I am a city girl, through and through. But sometimes I like to escape from the usual concrete jungle and step into a different environment. I visited Qibao aka Seven Treasures in Shanghai and got to see a bit of…
What was life like before air conditioning, the internet, and smart phone (seriously, I barely remember life before the internet – ahh the dark ages!) Overall Review I embrace the trappings of modernity, but am also enamored of architecture and…
I love being a visitor in my own city. I really recommend breaking out of the routine and doing something out of the ordinary – talk a stroll down a different street, look at the details in a place you…
There are some things that remain beautiful, serene, and intimate. Seaside strolls are one of those things for me. I have been to San Diego a few times. I recall wonderful seafood (mmm fish tacos and grilled calamari) and beautiful…
There are a few famous Taiwanese foods (besides their street food at the night markets which is so fun to eat!) Otherwise, two of the most authentic and affordable Taiwanese eats are hotpot (or huoguo) and pineapple cakes. I went to…