Four ways to enjoy Amsterdam

Four ways to enjoy Amsterdam

With a city as diverse as Amsterdam, there are dozens of ways to enjoy it.  Pick a couple, pick them all…you are going to enjoy this marvelous destination. Ride a bike Amsterdam may be the city of bikes. With over a million bikes in the city, and with literally dozens...
Grand Trunk Double Hammock hangs tough

Grand Trunk Double Hammock hangs tough

In honor of National Hammock Day (who knew,) it only seemed fitting to do a quick review of a hammock built for two that’s small and light enough to go where ever you go. All you need are a pair of trees, or one tree and your rooftop car rack, and you can be...
Enjoy Sun Moon Lake by land, bike, boat or from the air

Enjoy Sun Moon Lake by land, bike, boat or from the air

Sun Moon Lake has been drawing tourists since 1999, when it was reconstructed into a National Scenic Area after a major earthquake. It is now a 9,000 hectare vacation mecca for Taiwanese and international tourists alike. The largest alpine mountain lake in all of...
Hualien is the gateway to eastern shore attractions

Hualien is the gateway to eastern shore attractions

Cisingtan Scenic Bike Trail Midway down the eastern shoreline of Taiwan is the city of Hualien.  It’s just a short, under-an-hour flight from Taipei and you’ll find yourself next to lush green hills that parallel the seashore. This makes a perfect setting for the...
Take in the sights and tastes of Taiwan’s north coast

Take in the sights and tastes of Taiwan’s north coast

YEHLIU GEOLOGICAL PARK Far up on the northeastern tip of Taiwan sits a fragile peninsula dotted with geological formations unique throughout the world. Mushroom-shaped rocks sit perched on pedestals looking like they have been set on display in an outdoor museum. But,...