Sunday Snapshot | Happy Birthday Buddha | Lantau Island, Hong Kong
Happy Birthday Buddha! After a harrowing bus ride, we finally arrived at Tian Tan Buddha--the world's largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha (with quite possibly the longest name). We alighted from the bus only to find ourselves immersed in a cloud. Despite being one...
You’re Invited To Celebrate Our Anniversary…In Hong Kong!
We’re two years old today! Okay, it’s just our marriage that is two years old. And it’s not actually today, it's May 20th. But we’re calling it close enough since we started celebrating when we flew into Hong Kong at the crack of dawn this morning. Don’t worry....
Shopping at Wufenpu in Taipei: What’s the Deal?
I get ridiculously proud of myself when I score a good deal shopping. I know I shouldn’t be telling everyone that my designer dress was actually on super-clearance due to a defect in the zipper, but I can’t help it. If I bought that $80 dress for a whopping ten bucks,...
Sunday Snapshot | You Can’t Spell Gorgeous without Gorge | Taroko Gorge, Taiwan
It's a fact: you can't spell gorgeous without gorge. And Taroko Gorge certainly fits the bill. This is the Shakadang Trail; it's the first path you'll come across after entering the national park. I'm not sure what they put in that water but it is a serious hue of...
From Tutus to Toilets: A Look into Taipei’s Theme Restaurants
White and fluffy purse-sized pups. Bedazzled fingernails, t-shirts and jean pockets. Pigtails and the color pink. The name Candy. It’s all about the cute, or ‘ke ai’, in Taiwan. The cute factor is more than just fashion though; it extends into just about every realm...
Sunday Snapshot | The Bird is the Word | Tainan, Taiwan
This little bird might not be phased by the H7N9 scare, but he does seem to be contemplating something. Perhaps what it's like to fly? I took this photo while we were getting lost in Tainan last weekend. Casey particularly loves it because of the vivid colors, so it...