Travel Stories and Tips

Singapore S.E.A. Aquarium – a Colorful Underwater World on Sentosa Island
Singapore S.E.A. Aquarium is a colorful underwater world on Sentosa Island. It is one of my favorite attractions in Singapore.

Singapore Cable Car – A Fun Way to See Singapore from the Sky
The Singapore cable car is a fun way to see Singapore from the sky. It is not the most budget way to enjoy Singapore, but it is worth a try if you visit!

Diverse Singapore
“Diverse Singapore” was my impression during my visit to Singapore. There are many cultures including Chinese, Indian, Malaysian, and Western.

How did the Salt Flat Form?
The Atacama salt flat is located in a sunken area between the Andes and Domeyko mountain ranges. This articles describes how the salt flat is formed.

Brine Shrimp in the Atacama Desert
Brine shrimp in the Atacama desert is the main food source of the flamingos in the Los Flamencos National Reserve salt flat and lagoon.

Boarding Hello Kitty Themed Airplane
It was a surprise that our airplane to Singapore from Taipei was a Hello Kitty theme airplane! I was finally about to board a Hello Kitty airplane!
UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Valparaiso Ascensors – A Unique Local Transportation
Valparaiso ascensors are a unique local transportation in the UNESCO historic quarter of Valparaiso in Chile. How many can you spot?

Native Chilean Palm Tree Conservation in La Campana National Park
During my visit to Chile, I learned about a native Chilean palm tree, Jubaea chilensis (Chilean Wine Palm) in La Campana National Park.

The Street Art of Valparaiso
The street art of Valparaiso is a beautiful example of how art can enhance a city environment. Keep your eyes open and look for details of the street art.

Authentic Shops in Venice
During my stay, I spotted many authentic shops in Venice. Here are some authentic shops in Venice that I recommend you stepping into when you pass by.

Hiroshima Peace Park
My family visited the Hiroshima Peace Park in Japan. Through the tragedy of Hiroshima, the world learned how destructive war and atomic weapons are.

River Cruise on the Vltava River in Prague
We took a river cruise on the Vltava River in Prague one summer evening. It was a very peaceful river cruise. What a great way to see Prague by boat!
Lesser-Known Destinations

Native Chilean Palm Tree Conservation in La Campana National Park
During my visit to Chile, I learned about a native Chilean palm tree, Jubaea chilensis (Chilean Wine Palm) in La Campana National Park.

Be a Manatee Caretaker for a Day in the Puerto Rico Manatee Conservation Center
I was a manatee caretaker in the Puerto Rico Manatee Conservation Center, for a day. Try it! You will find that manatees are amazing creatures!

Waterfall Adventure at Toraille Falls in St Lucia
Have you ever wanted to stand at the bottom of a waterfall and feel refreshing water wash over you? You can in Saint Lucia at Toraille Falls.

Local Eats in Guanxi Taiwan
I tasted delicious local eats in Guanxi Taiwan. We stopped by Guanxi for lunch/dinner on our way back from camping in Jianshi.

Shimanami Kaido Cycling Day 3 – Omishima
Our third day of the Shimanami Kaido adventure was cycling on Omishima, one of the islands of Ehime Prefecture, starting from Omishimacho Miyaura.

Hiking in Bitan
During our trip to Taiwan, we went hiking in Bitan at the scenic area along the Xindian River, on the Hemei Mountain Trail.