Being a long time Southwest customer, when I heard rumors of Southwest planning on extending routes to the Hawaiian Islands in 2018, I got super excited at the thought. Earlier in March, Southwest finally opened up a series of flights from the the mainland to Hawaii (and inter-island). When I received the email to book, I immediately jumped on the…
With almost 14,000 square miles, Taiwan has more than its fair share of things to see and do. As a quick primer, I created this guide to help you discover my top recommendations on things to check out by county (and now special municipality). Hope this helps you plan the best Taiwan vacation! Changhua County (彰化縣 / zhang hua xian)…
If you’re traveling to Taiwan and want to know what to pack, there are dozens of lists out there. This packing list is for those travelers, like me, who are always on the go—collecting experiences along the way and saving room for gifts (a.k.a. snacks) to bring back home. 😜 Scroll down and check-off items as you pack or feel…
No first time trip to New York City is complete without a stop at the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is an iconic part of not only New York City but American society. Millions of people over the years have glimpsed Lady Liberty on their way to Ellis Island seeking a better life and freedom from things like…
Over the course of three days, we had seen many of the major landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Stonewall Inn, Brooklyn Bridge, and 9/11 Memorial. To finish our stay, we headed up north more to the Upper West Side. As it was mid-morning, we met up with friends to grab coffee before, unbeknownst to me, making…
