Ireland Day 4: Touring Dunguaire Castle, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Leamanagh Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Black Head, and a drive to Belfast. We got up at 9:30 am and were quite rested. After our simple breakfast at the village, we headed out on our driving tour towards the Cliffs of Moher. We planned quite a few stops … Continue reading A Misstep is Death on the Cliffs of Moher
Ireland Day 3: Visiting Galway’s City Center, Eyre square, Market Street, St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, Galway City Museum, the Spanish Arches, National University of Ireland NUI, Galway Cathedral, and Salthill Promenade. I woke around 5:30 thanks to my jetlag. I was surprised to receive a text from my sister Nathalie who had arrived this morning. … Continue reading A Day in Busy Busker Galway
July 19, 2012 Day 2: Sightseeing in Dublin at Dublin Castle, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, National Archaeology and History Museum, Guinness Storehouse. After a restful sleep and great breakfast courtesy of Patrick, Tammy and I were off for further exploring. We took a double-decker bus into town and walked to Dublin Castle. Dublin Castle For one … Continue reading Guinness is Good for you!
Ireland: Dublin July 18, 2012 Day 1: A full day of Dublin sightseeing at Trinity College, National Gallery, Random Socialist Protest, National Wax Museum, and Temple Bar. From the window if the 737, I could already see the deep vivid green of Ireland. I was in for a treat of clean and fresh Irish air! … Continue reading Dublin Main Sights in a Day
A UK Olympic Summer Month: Planning A month of Olympics, Guinness, Scotch, and Swedish Meatballs! This summer I’m off to my annual family vacation in Italy, but adventure is near! As the Olympics are in London this year, I will use London as my base city and take the chance to explore Ireland, Northern Ireland, … Continue reading A UK Olympic Summer Month
A Different Slant on China: Day 3 Danshui (Tamsui), Fisherman’s Wharf, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, and Nightlife at Woobar. Danshui (Tamsui 淡水) Old Street Since I was living right in Danshui it was only natural that I wanted to visit the popular weekend town. My friend joined to show me around. Starting at the Metro … Continue reading A Romantic Stroll in Danshui (Tamsui) Taipei
A Different Slant on China: Day 2 Tourism packed day visiting Mengjia Longshan Temple, Bopiliao Historic District, Liberty Square, National Palace Museum, and nightlife at Barcode and Myst! Taiwan: Taipei I started my day around 10 am and headed into the city. My first stop was Hong ShihFu Beef Noodles(洪师父), a delicious and quick Taiwanese … Continue reading Gugong in Taipei is a Museum NOT a Palace!
A Different Slant on China: Day 1 Two and a half days to explore Taipei! First impression of Taiwan, Martyr’s Shrine, Taipei 101, and nightlife at Marquee and Spark. Taiwan: Taipei Arriving around 2 pm I was a bit tired from the flight, but energized to explore this ‘alternate’ China. Walking through Taipei’s Taoyuan Airport … Continue reading Taipei 101 Means Better than Perfect
Last weekend I went on a little adventure to a lesser known section of the Great Wall near XiangShuiHu 响水湖. This section is closed to the public meaning it is somewhat dangerous and doesn’t have the tourist rabble to deal with. As this is a closed section and off the tourist radar, finding the section … Continue reading Wild Great Wall Near XiangShuiHu 响水湖
A Different Slant on China: Planning Tickets booked for this coming weekend, destination Taiwan, and I’m excited! Spending a long weekend to visit Taipei, see some friends, and of course get some photo-ops. One more country (territory?) coming right up, check please! Is Taiwan an actual country? I guess that depends on who you are … Continue reading Destination Taiwan