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…