Tainan, where Taiwan started

Tainan, where Taiwan started

When you want to get to the heart of Taiwan, a great place to start is Tainan, Taiwan’s oldest city. During Imperial times, this was the capital of Taiwan. Today it is the fifth largest city on the island. To get the best sense of life in the olden times, there’s no...
Salt Lake City – easy going

Salt Lake City – easy going

If you spend any time in Salt Lake City, you’ll be impressed with how easy it is to get around without renting a car. Arriving at the airport, you only need go outside and board the light rail system (Trax) to take you into the city. Trax has four lines which...
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...