Lesser-Known Destinations

Native Chilean Palm Tree Conservation in La Campana National Park

Sep 30, 2019 | UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Travel, Lesser-Known Destinations, South America

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

May 13, 2019 | Travel, Lesser-Known Destinations, North America

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

Apr 29, 2019 | Travel, Lesser-Known Destinations, North America

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

Jan 14, 2019 | Travel, Food, Lesser-Known Destinations, Asia

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

Jan 7, 2019 | Travel, Lesser-Known Destinations, Asia

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

Dec 3, 2018 | Travel, Asia, Lesser-Known Destinations

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

Camping in Taiwan

Oct 29, 2018 | Travel, Lesser-Known Destinations, Asia

Camping in Taiwan was a fun experience. We went camping in Jianshi, Hsinchu. it was a very comfortable camping trip and we had a lot of great views.

Onomichi – City of Temples and Doorway to Shimanami Kaido

Oct 8, 2018 | Travel, Asia, Lesser-Known Destinations

We stayed in Onomichi, a charming hilly port city by the Seto Inland Sea, on our way to Shimanami Kaido, which connects the islands of Honshu and Shikoku.

Snowshoe Mountain – Great Summer Getaway near Washington DC

Sep 17, 2018 | Travel, Lesser-Known Destinations, North America

Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia is my favorite summer getaway. It offers a beautiful mountain view, pleasant cool temperatures, and plenty of activities.