The Philippines' slogan is so true - it really is more fun there! Cebu We opted to fly into Cebu so we could access the ferry towards Panglao. We were so lucky to have a friend's MIL pick us up from the airport and dropped us off at the hotel. No matter what, you have to … Continue reading It’s More Fun in the Philippines
Late post: We went on this trip in Feb 2016 Even though we only spent a few hours at Koh Nang Yuan, we've been dreaming about it ever since. To get there, you have to take a ferry to Koh Tao. You should definitely purchase tickets beforehand. (I mean, it's not the worst thing to get … Continue reading Koh Nang Yuan, Thailand
Late Post: We went on this trip in Feb 2016 Koh Samui Everyone says Koh Samui is the antithesis of Phuket - I think it may be true! Where the latter is a rambunctious, party town, Koh Samui is the tranquil counterpart. Went spent a couple of days exploring the island on scooter (a great … Continue reading Koh Samui, Thailand
Late Post: We went on this trip in Feb 2016 Phuket (according to my Thai friend, is pronounced "poo-kit") is widely known as a party beach city. And while Patong is indeed littered with clubs and bars, there is so much more to this island. Even as touristy as it is, the expansive Patong Beach is … Continue reading Phuket, Thailand
Friends are often asking for food recs while in Tokyo. I can't believe I've never made a decent list before. I should preface we only scratched the surface of the food scene in Tokyo. This is not a best-of list, nor is it comprehensive. I honestly had to go through my Facebook posts and photos … Continue reading Tokyo Eats
One of my best friends' wedding gave us the perfect excuse to see Hawaii for the first time. Since she'd been there several times before, it was the ideal spot for them to tie the knot. Beautiful wedding aside, we also got to experience the quintessential tourist and food spots. Road to Hana Would a … Continue reading Maui Wowee
It has been getting cooler in our part of the world, and it's making me reminisce our trip to Da Lat this past summer. Da Lat is a highland city redolent of many countryside European cities (or what I've seen in photos anyway, since I have never been to Europe) - perhaps that's why so many westerners … Continue reading Da Lat, Vietnam
We spent a beautiful weekend in Okinawa, an island south of Japan. Had we known, we would've been here earlier and back many times. On a sunny day, the waters along the coast were emerald blue. The drive from our resort in Manza Beach to the Churaumi Aquarium was a treat in itself. Renting a car … Continue reading Okinawa
For a while, our vacation objective was to chase the ultimate pool. I'm not really sure where else to go after the Marina Bay Sands. Sitting impressively atop three, 57-floor buildings, the Skypark's infinity pool overlooks the city below and the skyscape beyond. Even for someone with a fear of heights, it was an exhilarating experience. There were … Continue reading Singapore + Bali (Part 3/3)
We traveled here back in December 2014, but just now posting. I know, it's outrageous. Someone should fire me! I had a really hard time writing this post. The cop-out would be that I never had enough time, but the truth is that the subject matter rendered me uninspired. Bali is a destination famed for its … Continue reading Singapore + Bali (Part 2/3)
Note: This is a super late post! I've been gathering my thoughts and photos. With Clint's return came the holiday we both desperately needed. He deserved an oasis to contrast the desert he just came from; and I deserved a break from the Tokyo winter. We'd been planning our trip to Singapore and Bali for … Continue reading Singapore + Bali (Part 1/3)
Last weekend, a group of us packed up two vans with snowboarding equipment and snacks and headed towards Niigata. This area is known for its glorious snow, but we had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. I hadn't seen this much snow since Pennsylvania! We got lost in Hakuba trying to find our hotel, … Continue reading The Snow of Myōkō, Niigata
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