Our family recently took a trip to Tokyo, primarily to attend a classical music concert. It was also our second visit to Japan within the past year, which is quite notable considering that before these trips, it had been nearly two decades since our last visit. Coming back to Japan after so many years has…
My last visit to Seoul was over two decades ago, and frankly, it barely counts. It was a whirlwind trip for a conference—a true “airport to airport” experience. Due to some emergency travel logistics, I arrived in the morning, attended the day-long conference, and was back on a plane that evening. I saw little more…
I was in Hong Kong for about 24 hours on a quick trip. After addressing a critical issue, I managed to carve out a couple of hours to visit my alma mater. The campus has changed significantly, with new annexes seamlessly integrated alongside the original buildings. The blending was done so well that I could…
The High-Speed Rail in Taiwan is both comfortable and convenient. While the experience differs from trains in Europe—offering a distinct local vibe—it stands out for being exceptionally clean and efficient. I made an impromptu trip to Taoyuan, primarily to check out the outlet mall adjacent to the HSR station. I’m not sure if this is…
Had to make a quick trip to Taipei this weekend to take care of some personal matters. Even though I planned it earlier in the week, HSR tickets were still tough to get—so I ended up taking an early morning train. That part wasn’t ideal, especially after a Friday night dinner and a couple of…
Taiwan may be small compared to the U.S., but its well-known destinations are spread across the island. I finally took my first trip beyond Taipei and Hsinchu and made my way down to Kaohsiung. Thanks to the high-speed rail, Kaohsiung is just a little over an hour from Hsinchu, making it an easy and comfortable…