Sunday Snapshot | Dumplings | Authentic Taiwanese Cuisine
Dumplings are a staple of Taiwanese cuisine, and have therefore become an essential element of our diet. Ranging from fried pork to boiled vegetable, there is something for everyone. The best are homemade and hand-rolled. This restaurant we frequent about once a week...
How to Change a Flat Tire: A Lesson in Generosity
How do you fix a flat tire in Taiwan? 20 really friendly Taiwanese people, 5 smart phones, 1 awesome blue truck driving us around for free, and we still don’t have the answer. If you happen to be a fan of our facebook page, (which you totally should be, btw...
Cycling Taiwan’s East Coast: On the Road Again
Bikes and I haven’t always been the best of friends. Don’t get me wrong—as a child, I had a bike like any other little girl, complete with tassels on the handlebars and a basket on the front. It was probably pink. But then, somewhere between being six and sixteen, I...
Sunday Snapshot | Infinity Pool Surfing | Lombok, Indonesia
This is a snap-shot Casey grabbed while enjoying a relaxing afternoon by our infinity pool at Qunci Villas, Lombok, Indonesia. It was the perfect spot for us because Casey could spend the day reading and lounging next to the infinity pool while I sat on my rented...
Taiwan Calla Lily Festival: Frolicking Permitted
Every spring, the small town of Jhuzihu is overcome by white, delicate Calla lilies, as field after field bursts into nearly two million blooms. The annual Calla Lily Festival attracts families and lovers from all around Taiwan, producing a serene and idyllic...
Sunday Snapshot | Street Side Gaming | Fengyuan, Taiwan
I took this photo while we were on our way to the Dragon Valley Resort & Paradise. The name of the game is Xiangqi (Chinese Checkers). I'm not sure how to play or who is winning, but my friend here looks a bit concerned. They were great sports about the game and...